Since the dawn of Islam, the Sahaba (Companions of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him) have been role models and spiritual guides for every generation of Muslims that have followed them. One way that Muslims have followed the footsteps of the Sahaba is by adopting their names for their own children. This dictionary provides a perfect reference for parents seeking Islamic names and other individuals interested in the names of the Sahaba, providing a full list of the names of all of the companions of the Prophet, both male and female, mentioned in authentic Islamic sources, along with their meanings and common alternative spellings.
Additionally, lists of the most common male and female Sahabi names are provided at the end of the dictionary for parents wishing to choose a name from among those most beloved to the early Islamic society.