Can you suggest some Pashto baby names that are easy to pronounce and spell?

Some Pashto baby names that are easy to pronounce and spell include Ara, meaning ‘unique,’ Atal, meaning leader,’ Boba, meaning ‘genuine,’ and Dewa, meaning ‘light.’

What are some traditional Pashto baby names and their cultural significance?

Some traditional Pashto baby names, along with their cultural significance, include Bacha, which was the nickname of a famous Pashtun Leader and can be translated to mean ‘king’ and Ghazni, meaning ‘treasure’ and is the Pashto interpretation of the Persian word ganj.

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14 Pashto Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Mohammad	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Mateen	Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Mahamadou	Boy	A praiseworthy and admirable individual
Mahmood	Boy	A man who is worth the praise; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Malala	Girl	One who is grieving; Sad one
Mirwais	Boy	Noble ruler
Malang	Boy	Mystic; Saint; Someone who is extremely passionate about something
Malyar	Boy	An occupational term for gardener
Minatbar	Boy	A boy who is grateful and appreciative

Malghalara	Girl	Pearl
Munawara	Girl	An enlightened and wise woman
Malalai	Unisex	Sad; Grieve
Masuma	Unisex	Innocence; Increase; Kindness

Infographic: Top Pashto Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Pashto Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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