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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148 Urdu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nasir	Boy	Helper; Protector of religion; Defender of the faith; Friend; The one who gives victory
Nazir	Boy	Herald; Similar; Counterpart
Naeem	Boy	Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Naseem	Boy	Gentle breeze; Fresh air
Naisha	Girl	Night; Nocturnal; Belonging to the night; Nightly; Special; Lovely flower
Nabeel	Boy	Noble
Nasser	Boy	Victory-maker; Granter of victory; Helper; Protector; Supporter
Nari	Unisex	Woman; Narrow; Lily; Thunder; From Nazareth
Najma	Girl	Star; Celestial body; Source of inspiration
Naseer	Boy	Helper; Supporter; Victorious; Protector; Victory-maker

Nafisa	Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Nadeem	Boy	Drinking companion; Confidant; Friend; Close companion
Najah	Girl	Success; Victory; Triumph; Relief; Simplicity; Ease; Clarity
Naser	Boy	Helper; Supporter; Victor; Granter of victory
Nasira	Girl	Victorious; Helper; Friend
Namira	Girl	Leopard; Panther; Good; Pure
Nahyan	Boy	One who discourages wrongdoing; One who has reached the heights of wisdom
Naif	Boy	Exceeding; Surpassing; Elevated; High; Towering
Nooh	Boy	Rest; Repose
Nyeem	Unisex	Tranquil; Happy

Naz	Girl	Coy; Auctioneer; Pride
Nasim	Boy	Fresh air; Gentle breeze
Nadim	Boy	Drinking companion; Confidant; Friend; Close companion
Nida	Girl	Call; Proclaim
Nabi	Boy	Prophet; Beautiful; Butterfly; Apple tree
Nouman	Boy	Blood; Red
Naaz	Girl	Pride; Glory; Excellence
Narmeen	Girl	Soft; Gentle; Kind
Nafiz	Boy	Influential; Powerful; Clean
Nafi	Boy	Benefactor; Giver of good; One who benefits others; Protector; To be profitable; The auspicious

Nafees	Boy	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Najwa	Girl	Secret whisper; Confidential conversation; Secretive talk; Intimate conversation
Nargis	Girl	Daffodil; Narcissus
Nasheed	Boy	Chants in a rhythm with beats
Nasrin	Girl	Wild rose
Nausheen	Girl	Sweet; Pleasant
Nosheen	Girl	Sweet and pleasant
Nilofar	Girl	The lilies which blooming in the water
Naja	Girl	Rescue or escape; His younger sister
Nasreen	Girl	Wild rose

Najeeb	Boy	Noble; Generous; Distinguished
Najm	Boy	Star; Morning star
Numair	Boy	Panther; Little leopard
Nazaneen	Girl	Very beautiful
Najat	Girl	Deliverance; Salvation; Rescue; Savior
Naureen	Girl	Light
Nazish	Girl	Pride; Boasting
Nabeela	Girl	Noble
Nashia	Girl	Young woman; Young generation; Young people
Nazia	Girl	Sweet; Coy

Nooreh	Unisex	Light; Radiant
Nafia	Girl	A person who benefits others; Profitable
Nafeesa	Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Norhan	Unisex	Light; Bright
Nowshin	Girl	Sweet; Pleasant
Nasiha	Girl	Advice; Recommendation; Sincerity; Good counsel
Niyat	Unisex	Intention; Purpose; Goal
Nafisah	Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Navil	Boy	Noble; Blessed
Naajy	Boy	Free from danger or the threat of damage

Nabawia	Girl	Foretells events via supernatural means; Farsighted through spiritual mediation
Nabawiya	Girl	A farsighted person through spiritual mediation
Nabeelah	Girl	Noble
Naem	Boy	Tranquil; Happy; Blessed
Nafay	Girl	Benefit; Advantage; Profit
Nagheen	Girl	Gem-stone
Nahiya	Boy	Advisor
Nahiza	Girl	Elevated person
Nahleejah	Girl	Cool-tempered person
Naif-nail	Boy	Acquirer or earner

Nairab	Boy	Saintly person
Najaf	Boy	Elevated place not reached by water, hill, dike; A city in Iraq
Nakhat	Girl	Perfume or scent or bouquet or sweet smell
Namazzi	Boy	One who prays five times a day according to Islam
Nana	Unisex	Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch
Naseeb	Boy	Noble; Gentlemanly; Appropriate; Fitting; Proper; Share; One's share in life;
Naseeba	Boy	Noble; Ladylike; Appropriate; Fitting; Proper;
Naseema	Girl	Cool breeze
Nasima	Girl	Soft breeze; Sweet scent
Nasrullah	Boy	Victory of Allah; Victory of God

Nasuh	Boy	Sincere or faithful person
Natila	Girl	Family member; System; Sake; Relative; Path
Naumaan	Boy	Blood; Red
Naushaba	Girl	Water of life
Naved	Boy	Good news; Promising
Nawab	Boy	Deputy; Viceroy; Noble
Nawal	Boy	Gift; Present; Grant; Accomplish
Nawaz	Boy	Soothe; Cherish; Caress
Nawazish	Boy	Soothe; Cherish; Caress
Nawfal	Boy	Generous; Handsome

Nawla	Girl	A gift or a grant, a present
Nawra	Girl	Blossom; Flower
Nawwaab	Boy	the richest person of the community
Nawwab	Boy	The title given to the rich person
Nayaab	Boy	Unique; Rare
Nayab	Boy	Unique; Rare
Nazaakat	Unisex	The delicacy or the tenderness
Nazaam	Boy	The disciple or the order of the world
Nazaat	Boy	Liberation or freedom
Nazafarin	Girl	The beautiful delicacy of a girl

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Infographic: Attractive Urdu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Urdu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N(infographic)

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