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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493 Urdu Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ali	Boy	Elevated; High; Superior; Noble; Champion
Alaya	Girl	High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence
Ahmed	Boy	Highly praised; Most commendable
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Aila	Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Abdullah	Boy	Servant of Allah; Servant of God
Aamir	Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Armaan	Boy	Desire; Wish; Strong desire
Adnan	Boy	Settler
Abdul	Boy	Servant of the God; Servant of the powerful

Abdulrahman	Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Abdirahman	Boy	A person with a sensitive nature who helps the most gracious
Ameena	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Abdulaziz	Boy	Servant of the Almighty; Servant of the powerful
Ahad	Boy	One; Unique; Matchless
Asma	Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Abbas	Boy	Austere; Lion
Ameen	Boy	Honest; Faithful; Truthful
Arhaan	Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler

Azra	Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Ahsan	Boy	Most handsome; Most beautiful
Aziza	Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Arsh	Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Abdurrahman	Boy	Servant of the most gracious; Servant of the merciful
Ashar	Boy	Alarm; Notify; Advise; Observe; Brave
Amena	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest
Ayaz	Boy	Cool night breeze; A royal breeze
Ashraf	Boy	Honorable; Nobler; Noble; Kind; Excellent
Areej	Girl	A fragrant smell

Almir	Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Arhan	Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Abdulwahab	Boy	Servant of the Allah or God who gives blessings
Alima	Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Ameenah	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Abdulla	Boy	Variant of Abdullah which means Allah or God's servant
Aleem	Boy	Knowledge; Learned; Expert
Askari	Boy	Soldier; Military
Aneesa	Girl	Friendly; Friend
Abdulhadi	Boy	Derivation of al-Hadi which means the Guide; Servant of the guide

Abdur	Boy	Servant of the powerful
Abdulmalik	Boy	A follower who works excessively hard for God or the King
Akbar	Boy	The greatest
Alam	Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Arshad	Boy	Rightly guided; More mature; More sensible
Abdurraheem	Boy	Servant of the most merciful and compassionate
Abdulahi	Boy	A follower who works for Allah and it is form of Abdullah
Akiel	Boy	Army guard; Protecting army; Defending warrior; Wise; Intelligent
Areeb	Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Clever
Asif	Boy	Collector; Gatherer; Harvest; Forgiving

Alishba	Girl	My God is an oath
Afreen	Girl	Bravo; Well done
Arshiya	Girl	Heavenly; Worthy of a throne; Abode of Allah
Abdulahad	Boy	A person who serves only one human being at a time
Abdulrahim	Boy	Servant of the most merciful and kind one
Arbaaz	Boy	Eagle
Abdulhamid	Boy	Originated from Arabic language; A person who supports the most praiseworthy one
Abdulkarim	Boy	One who helps kind-hearted and giving personality
Adeeb	Boy	Educated; Scholarly; Courteous
Abdulwahid	Boy	One who actually serves just single person with grace

Abdulsamad	Boy	Serves the eternal; Never-ending or everlasting
Aayah	Girl	Evidence; Proof; Signs; Verse; Bird
Aftab	Boy	The sun; Sunshine; Sunlight
Abdurrahim	Boy	Serves the glorious and powerful one
Abdulbasit	Boy	Human being that helps expander or extender one
Abdulhakeem	Boy	Helps wise; Good and kind-hearted people in any situation
Abdulqadir	Boy	An individual who serves the capable and able one
Abdulhakim	Boy	Slave to the good; Clever and intelligent one
Abdullatif	Boy	A person who supports merciful; Kind and gentle personality
Afsheen	Girl	Glittering as a star

Abdulwali	Boy	Servant of the protecting one or the governor
Akif	Boy	Devoted; Focussed
Abdulmajid	Boy	Slave to the most glorious & wonderful people
Abdulrehman	Boy	Servant of the most gracious; Servant of the merciful
Abduljabbar	Boy	Servant of those who forces or obliges someone to do something
Abdulkadir	Boy	One who supports strong and powerful personality
Abdulmajeed	Boy	A person with clever and good mind ability helps glorious one
Abdurrehman	Boy	An individual who serves the most merciful and gracious
Abyan	Boy	Complete; Perfect; Clear; Eloquent
Aqeel	Boy	Gifted; Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable

Akmal	Boy	Whole; More perfect
Ayaaz	Boy	Cool breeze; Night breeze
Ashan	Unisex	Most attractive; Thankfulness; Gratitude
Aroush	Girl	Radiant; Brilliant; Dazzling; Peace; Calm; Good-tempered; Dawn
Abdulsalam	Boy	Servant of the all peaceable one
Abdulhameed	Boy	One who serves the most commendable and admirable individual
Abdulazeez	Boy	Unique personality who helps the powerful
Abdulghani	Boy	Unique personality who helps rich; Dignified and most high
Abdulmohsen	Boy	A driver or wheel maker that brings joy
Arib	Boy	Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent

Ajmal	Boy	More beautiful; Prettier
Abdulah	Boy	Variant of Abdullah (Arabic) that means God or Allah's servant
Abdulkhaliq	Boy	Servant of Allah or servant of the creator
Arifa	Girl	Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Well-educated; Believer
Aashiyana	Girl	Nest; Small dwelling; A beautiful house
Aisa	Girl	Living; Alive; Moonlike
Arshia	Girl	A throne; Worthy of a throne; Abode of Allah
Afshan	Girl	Tale; Story
Afsa	Girl	Chaste; Purity
Adila	Girl	Fair; Just; Upright; Honest

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