Do Urdu baby names have any special meanings?

Urdu names have great cultural significance. Many names in this culture have an adjective, which conveys how parents want their child to be. The names symbolize qualities that society upholds, such as beauty, strength, patience, and generosity. For example, Aaidah means ‘narrator of hadith.’ Batool means ‘pure and chaste,’ Fiza means ‘open-hearted,’ and Dua means ‘devotion.’

Are there any traditional naming customs in Urdu-speaking cultures?

Urdu or Pakistani names have origins in Arabic, Indo-Persian, and Turkish cultures. Since tribal and familial identity is given much consideration, people add their tribes name to their family’s. Traditional Arabic-Abrahamic names are prolific. Some examples are Muhammad, Yusuf, and Ali. However, today European-style naming systems gained much popularity in Pakistan (2).

Are there any gender-neutral Urdu baby names?

Yes. There are some gender-neutral names in Urdu you can use for your child. These include Gohar, meaning precious stone, Lakisha, meaning alive, Hareem, meaning a superior man, and Hamas, meaning enthusiasm.

What is the role of religion in choosing Urdu baby names?

The Urdu-speaking people give the first name, sometimes just an honorary name. It shows a connection with the Islamic faith. A second shorter name is then given to the baby, by which they are commonly known. Muslims also avoid using names that convey worshiping anything other than Allah. Parents also seek the suggestions of grandparents and Imam while naming their baby.

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26 Urdu Baby Names with Meanings Bright

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Arsh	Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Muneer	Boy	Splendid; Shining; Bright
Zehra	Girl	Blooming flower; To shine; Bright; Brilliant
Enver	Boy	Bright; Luminous
Suhail	Boy	Level; Even; A bright star
Zulaikha	Girl	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair
Sohil	Boy	The second brightest star in the sky; Level; Even; Bright; Prominent
Roshana	Girl	Passionate; Shining; Bright; Famous; Light
Rounak	Boy	Brilliant; Smooth; Bright; Light; Luster; Brightness; Splendor; Beauty; Grace; Glamour
Azhara	Girl	Radiant; Shining; Bright; Clear

Zareena	Unisex	Golden; Bright; Brilliant; Shining
Norhan	Unisex	Light; Bright
Abdulnoor	Boy	Servant of the one who is bright and light
Abdun-nur	Boy	Servant of the most bright and cleaver personality
Azhar	Unisex	A shining and luminous being; Brilliant; Bright
Fattan	Boy	A bright and charming young man
Gamaleddin	Boy	The bright light of the faith
Humaida	Girl	Bright red color
Mohaddisa	Girl	Bright, glittering, and shining like a crystal; Giving shining brightness
Nooruzzaman	Boy	The bright nimble of the period

Roshna	Girl	Light; Bright; Shining
Rubaina	Girl	Bright
Rukhsana	Girl	Bright; Shining
Aarash	Boy	Bright
Gonal	Boy	Bright
Shehroz	Boy	Bright face; King of day

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Urdu Baby Names with Meanings Bright(infographic)

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