What do the names Gulali, Bahar, Zalmay, and Babo mean in Pashto?

Gulalai is derived from the Pashto word gwëlâbi, which means pink or rosy. Bahar, on the other hand, translates to spring or season of spring. Zalmay, a variant of Zalmai, means young, and Babo is a term of endearment that means father or dad.

What is the Pashto name meaning love?

Meena is the Pashto name that means love and is associated with feelings of affection and endearment. Its a common feminine name in Pashto-speaking communities.

How do Pashto baby girl names compare to names in other Afghan or Pakistani languages?

The Pashtun name, either boy or girl, typically consists of two words; a first name and a last name or surname. The first name is usually a Pashtun name, and the last name or surname is their corresponding tribe name. In contrast, a Pakistani name is established by their full name consisting of their personal or most-called name and their fathers name. On the other hand, Afghan names traditionally consist of a first name/personal name alone without a middle name or surname.

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5 Pashto Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Badrai	Girl	The name of a fairy in a famous Arabic fairy tale; The full moon
Bakhtawara	Girl	A baby girl born with tremendous luck
Balbala	Girl	Pashto term for bulbul or nightingale
Benazira	Girl	A girl with no comparison
Brekhna	Girl	Lightning