What is the most popular Afghan girl name?

Popular Afghan girl names include Bibi (the lady of the house), Gul (rose), Fatima (shining one), Noor (light), Zahra (beautiful), Maryam (beloved), Amina (honest and faithful), and Jamila (beautiful).

What are some popular nicknames or diminutives used for Afghan baby girls?

The most common Afghan nicknames are those related to beauty, brave animals, or nature. Some examples include Golagha, Setara, Storay, and Ghitay. Some diminutives are formed by adding an -o suffix, such as Najo for Najmuddin and Khalo for Khalil.

Who are some famous personalities with Afghan girl names?

The list of famous Afghan women includes Rabia Balkhi (the first woman who wrote poems in Persia), Queen Soraya Tarzi (an influential royal figure who opened the first girl’s school and was an advocate of women’s rights), Lieutenant Colonel Malalai Kakar (the head of the Department of Crimes against Women in Kandahar), and Gawharshad Begum (a well-known political figure of the Timurid dynasty).

Are any naming conventions or traditions followed when choosing an Afghan baby girl's name?

In Afghan culture, the first name of females usually has only a one-word component. They also contain an Islamic or Arabic component, for example, Aaisha or Khadija. Lastly, female Afghan names can be derived from other names by adding an ‘a’ at the end of the name, and they usually refer to beauty and natural phenomena.

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11 Afghan Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Shaylee	Girl	Lovely eyes; Learned; Good; Favorable
Shararah	Girl	A woman who is like a burning flame
Shokouh	Girl	A splendid woman
Samaneh	Girl	An Arabic name for the bird quail
Shabahang	Girl	The morning star; A nightingale
Shadleen	Girl	Happy and soft hearted woman
Shahernaz	Girl	The town's loved one; Favorite one
Shaherzad	Girl	City-born; Daughter of the city
Shandana	Girl	Pride of a tribe; Marvelous
Sharjeela	Girl	A spark

Shirin-Bano	Girl	A sweet lady

Infographic: Meaningful Afghan Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Afghan Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S(infographic)

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