Boy names that are Christian and Muslim

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

OP. Omar isn't sensitive in my husband's home country Kuwait. It's a sensitive name in the US in my opinion. The easiest would be to have a bible name that our family recognizes from the Quran. Our children will already have a very Muslim last name.

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If I heard the name Zaid I would assume Muslim. My kid had 2 friends with that name in ES. Both Muslim. If I heard Noah I would assume Jewish.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

Ok, I guess thrown off by Zaid, what is the religious significance of Zaid in Christianity? So thought OP is looking for names that are accepted by both religions, rather than religious names with significance in both religions.

But then we move to biblical names that also appear in the Quran (like Issa, Yusuf (Joseph), Yacoub (Jacob), Daoud (David), Elias (though it’s more popular with Christians).

Good luck to OP

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

Ok, I guess thrown off by Zaid, what is the religious significance of Zaid in Christianity? So thought OP is looking for names that are accepted by both religions, rather than religious names with significance in both religions.

But then we move to biblical names that also appear in the Quran (like Issa, Yusuf (Joseph), Yacoub (Jacob), Daoud (David), Elias (though it’s more popular with Christians).

Good luck to OP

OP. His middle name is a bible/ Quran name. Our families are very into the kids being named after a prophet.

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Have you considered the name Christian ?

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Anonymous wrote:Have you considered the name Christian ?

Insensitive

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

OP. Yes. One of our sons is Noah. I am really struggling to like any religious name and frankly any boy name This baby was supposed to be a girl. I am still grieving. I like the name "Wes". I knew an American boy in elementary school with this name and I have liked it and remembered it since.

Do you like Benjamin? That is usually given to the last boy ( assuming you are done at 3)

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

OP. Yes. One of our sons is Noah. I am really struggling to like any religious name and frankly any boy name This baby was supposed to be a girl. I am still grieving. I like the name "Wes". I knew an American boy in elementary school with this name and I have liked it and remembered it since.

Do you like Benjamin? That is usually given to the last boy ( assuming you are done at 3)

OP here. I associate it more with Judaism and doesn't help that Israel's current Prime Minister Netanyahu uses this name. It's a cute name and I didn't know it's usually given to the last boy. This is definitely the last baby for me. We could also go with a neutral first name and an Islamic/ Christian middle name. Both of our families plus DH are a pain to coordinate with. DH didn't like Zaid because it's associated more with a different Arabic country. I'm not sold on any boy name. I love Charlie but I know my family won't like it.

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OP here. How about Reis? In English it seems to be pronounced like Reece.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. How about Reis? In English it seems to be pronounced like Reece.

Op here. I think Rhys is better.

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Abraham/Ibrahim
Isaac
Elijah

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

OP. Yes. One of our sons is Noah. I am really struggling to like any religious name and frankly any boy name This baby was supposed to be a girl. I am still grieving. I like the name "Wes". I knew an American boy in elementary school with this name and I have liked it and remembered it since.

Do you like Benjamin? That is usually given to the last boy ( assuming you are done at 3)

OP here. I associate it more with Judaism and doesn't help that Israel's current Prime Minister Netanyahu uses this name. It's a cute name and I didn't know it's usually given to the last boy. This is definitely the last baby for me. We could also go with a neutral first name and an Islamic/ Christian middle name. Both of our families plus DH are a pain to coordinate with. DH didn't like Zaid because it's associated more with a different Arabic country. I'm not sold on any boy name. I love Charlie but I know my family won't like it.

Do you think we should not use a name because of one person? He goes by "Bibi". Not that I am trying to convince you or not. Either you like it or you don't but, it is a very nice name regardless of Benjamin Netanyahu. It was my beloved Grandfather's name too ( and we are not Jewish, but, Catholic) It is a universal name

List of Bens:
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-ben/celebrity-lists

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

OP. Yes. One of our sons is Noah. I am really struggling to like any religious name and frankly any boy name This baby was supposed to be a girl. I am still grieving. I like the name "Wes". I knew an American boy in elementary school with this name and I have liked it and remembered it since.

Do you like Benjamin? That is usually given to the last boy ( assuming you are done at 3)

OP here. I associate it more with Judaism and doesn't help that Israel's current Prime Minister Netanyahu uses this name. It's a cute name and I didn't know it's usually given to the last boy. This is definitely the last baby for me. We could also go with a neutral first name and an Islamic/ Christian middle name. Both of our families plus DH are a pain to coordinate with. DH didn't like Zaid because it's associated more with a different Arabic country. I'm not sold on any boy name. I love Charlie but I know my family won't like it.

Do you think we should not use a name because of one person? He goes by "Bibi". Not that I am trying to convince you or not. Either you like it or you don't but, it is a very nice name regardless of Benjamin Netanyahu. It was my beloved Grandfather's name too ( and we are not Jewish, but, Catholic) It is a universal name

List of Bens:
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-ben/celebrity-lists

The name is band in Saudi right now PP. It's her choice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean “Christian” names? Do you mean US names? Or anglicized names?

In the Arab country where i grew up, both Christians and Muslims use the same names. Only a few names like Mohammed, Mahmoud that are mainly used by Muslims.

She means what she said… names that can be translated to the same thing in the Bible and Quran. There are way more names then Mohamad that are obviously Muslim pp. are you sure you weren’t an expect in Dubai and think you know everything?

Yes, pretty sure about that. But maybe you were. You are conflating Arabic with Muslim. In many Arab countries, arabic names are used by both religions.

Op mentioned “Omar” as sensitive, well, I know both Christian and Muslim Omars back home.

The OP did not say that she wants a name that appears both in the Bible and in the Koran.

Osama used to be a nice neutral name pre-Laden, Samir, Kareem, Jamal, Jamil, Lame, Yazan, Rayyan, Akram, Makram, Mansour, and so on… this is just a small sample of names that are used by people of both religions. This may be different in country where her husband is from (since she indicated Omar is sensitive), so best to speak to him.

Are those Muslim and/or Christian names though? Or are they names like Henry or Phoenix which might be used by both Christians and Jews in the US but don't have religious meaning for either faith?

I don't know enough to know.

These are neutral names used by both, like Henry / Phoenix here. In Lebanon there is tendency for more westernized (or french) names for christians, so you’d find names like Michel, Elie, George that would be clear the person is christian (but also many christians use Arabic names).

In others, like Jordan traditionally christian families used/ use arabic names. Since one is born into a religion and very few change religion, one’s family name is in most cases a better indicator if one is Christian or Muslim.

Some names are clearly Muslim like derivatives from Mohammed, also Ali, Hussein and a few others.

Here are a few more for OP that are not indicative of religion: Rami, Rani, Fadi, Fadl (or Fadel), Shahm, Karam, Fahd, Laith, Ghaith, Amr, Jad, Farah (this is used for both genders), ….

OP has been clear that she wants religious names. Not neutral names. So names like Adam that have religious meaning to both Christians and Muslims. Not neutral names.

OP. Yes. One of our sons is Noah. I am really struggling to like any religious name and frankly any boy name This baby was supposed to be a girl. I am still grieving. I like the name "Wes". I knew an American boy in elementary school with this name and I have liked it and remembered it since.

Do you like Benjamin? That is usually given to the last boy ( assuming you are done at 3)

OP here. I associate it more with Judaism and doesn't help that Israel's current Prime Minister Netanyahu uses this name. It's a cute name and I didn't know it's usually given to the last boy. This is definitely the last baby for me. We could also go with a neutral first name and an Islamic/ Christian middle name. Both of our families plus DH are a pain to coordinate with. DH didn't like Zaid because it's associated more with a different Arabic country. I'm not sold on any boy name. I love Charlie but I know my family won't like it.

Do you think we should not use a name because of one person? He goes by "Bibi". Not that I am trying to convince you or not. Either you like it or you don't but, it is a very nice name regardless of Benjamin Netanyahu. It was my beloved Grandfather's name too ( and we are not Jewish, but, Catholic) It is a universal name

List of Bens:
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-ben/celebrity-lists

The name is band in Saudi right now PP. It's her choice.

It is not a very common name amongst Arabs.

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Anonymous wrote:Aidan Aydin
Arian
Ryan (means gateway to heaven)

Incorrect.

From a common Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Riain. This patronymic derives from the given name Rian, which is of uncertain meaning. It is traditionally said to mean "little king", from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix.