Moslem or muslim is the name of adherents of this religion. Since these names are translated into English from Arabic there are various spellings. Muslim is the preferred spelling today. Moors are the Muslims who occupied Spain from the 8th century until they were driven out in the 15th century. The name also can be applied to the Arab-Berber Muslims of North Africa.
Many Muslim names are the Arabic version of names that occur in the Bible.
Muslims can for example use the Arabic version of Mary. Some Muslims even use use the Arabic forms of Jesus' name, Isa. Other Muslim names are similar in derivation to biblical names. Obadiah means servant of the Lord. Abdullah means serve of God.