A Genie name comes with a magical touch as well as a nostalgic feeling towards the mystical deserts of Arabia.
Some of us may have been afraid of genies as a child. However, genies became quite popular after the release of the movie, 'Aladdin'.
The supernatural beings whose origin is in the Arabian mythology are called Djinn or genies in short. The origin of genies goes way back to 2400 BCE.
Genies have been mentioned in the Quran a couple of times even though the actual origin date is yet to be known. While genie names mostly tend to be Arabic inspired names, a lot of people from different cultures like to use them. Genies were originally not supposed to be angels or demons.
They were just spirits opposing both angels and demons. But fictionally genies can be good, evil, kind, cruel, helpful, mysterious, young, old, or anything for that matter.
When the word 'genie' comes to mind, we generally think of some creature we can summon by rubbing a lamp for granting us 3 wishes. Genies can even die or be forever trapped or turn into ashes if they break any rules.
But the rules are not the same for every genie. Some can kill, some can fall in love and some can even bring back the dead without having to face consequences. Genies can come in any shape or form.
While a lot of them can be controlled in a lamp, a lot of them are free and have free will. But there might be a lot of risks in taking help or working with/for a genie.
Many times, a human might have to sacrifice something in order to take the favor. Sacrifices can be a decreased lifespan, lose someone precious, lose something precious, or not being able to go to either hell or heaven.
But our knowledge of genies has changed a lot since the early days. We are no longer rigid about our thoughts on genies. We watch them in plays and movies, read about them, and sometimes even name our children after them.
So read on for a list of genie names from various sources. For more magical names, take a look at Magician Names and Shaman Names.
Male Genie Names
Jinn or the male genie was conceptualized in Sindh when Islam was accepted. To begin with, Jinn was not created to be either evil or good. They were believers.
Since they were not strictly Islamic spirits, it quickly found its way to other religions and cultures. They were in use in local tales.
But if we only consider Islamic traditions, a jinn is used for both collective and specific types of supernatural creatures. Here is a fascinating list of a few male genies for you. These genie names are truly magical and can be a perfect name that you might like.
1. Aarrasu
2. Aikhua
3. Amubol
4. Anorril
5. Bhemoo
6. Bhooko
7. Bhubbi
8. Bodosa
9. Boshidel
10. Damush
11. Dasta
12. Dhesfil
13. Eeqo
14. Eesmonesh
15. Ezidem
16. Gasafaal
17. Gebribo
18. Ghaabru
19. Ghaasta
20. Ghebai
21. Ghetorri
22. Gibref
23. Guasid
24. Gusesha
25. Haassokaim
26. Hinud
27. Huabbi
28. Ihu
29. Izashil
30. Janotof
31. Jassi
32. Jehurud
33. Kimin
34. Kiziz
35. Kuzzad
36. Masfez
37. Mukhaa
38. Musaqu
39. Nebbo
40. Neqezzif
41. Oohesmaz
42. Ossam
43. Raneesh
44. Rasmin
45. Rasmissoz
46. Reekef
47. Rinqe
48. Rizzoo
49. Rorusmad
50. Ruqim
51. Sabbaz
52. Sazum
53. Seenom
54. Sessuf
55. Shabbid
56. Shazzuasfi
57. Shimeebaz
58. Shuzonal
59. Sinoom
60. Sozzesh
61. Udebra
62. Yaado
63. Yamedem
64. Yuseed
65. Zaasfof
66. Zezzahom
67. Zihistua
68. Zubuaz
69. Zushubrof
70. Zuzzaid
Female Genie Names
Female genies are called Jeannie. Djeen which is pronounced as Jean means female. The origin of Jeannie is the same as Jinn.
Jeannie might or might not perform magic, can or cannot be summoned. There are a hundred ways to summon a female genie. Some Jeannie can have their own free will.
They can either be helpful or harmful to the human world depending on their will. Sometimes genies who are free enjoy watching humans in agony.
It is their source of entertainment. In many cases, Jeannie is forced to help the humans because she is bound to do so. A lot of them have to serve a single master for years and years There are many genies that vanish after fulfilling their duty and cannot be summoned again.
Some can be summoned multiple times. Here is a list of some names that are of female genies for you. You can use some of these genie names for your book or you can even use them for creating fantasy game characters.
71. Aazffee
72. Adlluee
73. Adra
74. Affail
75. Aishluan
76. Amassal
77. Ame
78. Arida
79. Aso
80. Asbo
81. Ayan
82. Ayu
83. Azil
84. Ebol
85. Eedaissi
86. Eri
87. Esszaaa
88. Ethal
89. Ezllee
90. Fadaa
91. Fadhi
92. Ghaassi
93. Ghadhamel
94. Ghassire
95. Giffith
96. Heteye
97. Idrosun
98. Issllai
99. Itaffel
100. Itala
101. Izan
102. Jasluai
103. Jedul
104. Jorife
105. Kadhe
106. Kaiymail
107. Karal
108. Khaso
109. Khidhi
110. Khiyain
111. Khowmaai
112. Khumul
113. Khureeh
114. Kidha
115. Kidhah
116. Kollah
117. Kussmoa
118. Laashah
119. Leffen
120. Lidri
121. Mafeeh
122. Maithah
123. Mashai
124. Masoh
125. Meffai
126. Meyan
127. Misiria
128. Mithiana
129. Miyai
130. Nathiadil
131. Odhwia
132. Oto
133. Phalssaah
134. Rizila
135. Rowado
136. Rudriffa
137. Sefa
138. Shaallliaa
139. Shafa
140. Shathloi
141. Shemni
142. Shiazi
143. Sizi
144. Soffa
145. Soshal
146. Tadheffen
147. Thaissalleh
148. Thaliya
149. Thuru
150. Thushawa
151. TiwizuIla
152. Tiya
153. Tiza
154. Tuwi
155. Ushih
156. Uwluin
157. Wamnifa
158. Wethmaiul
160. Weyasi
161. Wiyai
162. Yaithfoa
163. Yama
164. Zaasih
165. Zela
Popular Genie Names
The supernatural world of genies is like high school. Some of them are popular and some are not so much.
We immediately know how a few of them look, what they do, their story, and other characteristics as soon as we hear their names. We have read about them in books, watch them in the theaters, or heard about them as bed time stories.
While we wanted to befriend some of them, there were definitely the ones we wanted to fight.
Today, we even get to see and play with genies in online video games. Here's a list of some of our all-time favorite or most hated genie name.
166. Aladdin (M) from 'Aladdin'.
167. Albhutha (M) from 'Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'.
168. Alibaba (M) from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'.
169. Allauddinum (M) from 'Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'.
170. Amani (F) from 'Room 8 Studio'.
171. Azazil(M) from 'Azazil: Dugum'.
172. Azra (F) from 'Becoming Jinn'.
173. Basilisk (M/F) from 'Harry Potter'.
174. Calikarcha (F) from 'Death Note'.
175. Chaika (F) from 'Chaika, The Coffin Princess'
176. Daril (F) from 'Daril'.
177. Demontors (M/F) from 'Harry Potter'.
178. Dobby (M) from 'Harry Potter'.
179. Gelus(M) from 'Death Note'.
180. Ghatothkach (M) from 'Mahabharata'.
181. Jafar (M) from 'Aladdin'.
182. Jeannie (F) from 'I Dream of Jeannie'.
183. Kazaam (M/F) from 'Kazaam'.
184. Kreacher (M) from 'Harry Potter'.
185. Nu (F) from 'One Thousand and one Nights'.
186. Pari (F) from 'Pari'.
187. Rayearth (M/F) from 'Magic Knight Rayearth'.
188. Rem (F) from 'Death Note'.
189. Ryuk (M) from 'Death Note'.
190. Shinbad (M) from 'Sinbad '.
191. Sidoh (M) from 'Death Note'.
192. Vilakkum (M) from 'Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'.
193. Zetsu (M) from 'Naruto Shippuden'.
Unique Genie Name Ideas
A lot of times names for genies are given based on their characteristic features or behavioral features. For example, if a genie is really mysterious, they can be named 'Shenpiteki' that means mysterious in Japanese.
Some of them have names like Azraq or Ahmar that mean blue and red respectively in Arabic to focus on the color of the genie.
Sometimes, sibling genies are given names that go well together like Arohi-Darohi or Niichan-Shiichan. So, there is no limit to genie names since there is no limit to features their features.
194. Aed (M)
195. Aidan (M)
196. Alator (M/F)
197. Alma (F)
198. Amon (F)
199. Anna (F)
200. Anwir (M)
201. Apuch (M)
202. Ares (M/F)
203. Bacia (F)
204. Bora (M/F)
205. Bruxo (M)
206. Cain (M)
207. Calen (F)
208. Chozbi (F)
209. Cyprn (M)
210. Dolion (M)
211. Dubheasa (F)
212. Ealnor (F)
213. Elladan (M)
214. Emmao (F)
215. Ganon (M)
216. Garelt (M)
217. Garrett (M)
218. Glandur (M)
219. Gorgo (M/F)
220. Haga (M)
221. Helmer (F)
222. Iston (M)
223. Kek (M/F)
224. Kekati (F)
225. Kendra (F)
226. Lia (F)
227. Loki (M)
228. Ronda (M/F)
229. Spike (M)
230. Vena (F)
231. Wade (M)
Kidadl has lots of great names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Genie Names then why not take a look at something different like Fallen Angel Names or Female Demon Names.
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