Are there any Islamic names that can be used for both boy…

Yes, several Islamic names are commonly used for both boys and girls across different Muslim regions and family traditions — examples include Noor/Nur (light), Iman (faith), Furqan (criterion, distinguishing truth from falsehood), and Hilal (crescent moon). Islam does not restrict the use of unisex names; the underlying requirement remains the same as for any name — a good, permissible, and dignified meaning. It’s worth noting that in Arabic grammar some names naturally have a more masculine or feminine linguistic form (for example, adding the ta marbuta ة often feminizes a name, as in Kareem for boys versus Kareema for girls), so parents should simply confirm the intended grammatical form matches how they wish to use the name for their child.

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