Urdu Names
Urdu names are used in Pakistan and India.
408 names in our directory
Urdu
408Khurram is a masculine Persian- and Urdu-origin name, primarily used as a given name in South Asian and Middle Eastern Muslim communities.EtymologyThe name Khurram (Persian: خرّم) derives from the Persian adjective khorr...
Khurshid is an Urdu and Uzbek form of Khorshid, a Persian name meaning "shining sun." The name derives ultimately from the Avestan Huuarə Xšaēta, the name of a Yazata (a holy being) in Zoroastrianism associated with the...
Khwaja is an honorific title of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word khājeh (خواجه), meaning "master, owner" or "Lord." While it is more commonly used as a title than a given name, it has been adopted as a first...
Kiran is a given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, including in Nepali, Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and also in Urdu (often spelled as a variant of...
Kulsoom is an alternate transcription of Urdu کلثوم or Bengali কুলসুম (see Kulsum), itself a form of the Arabic name Kulthum. The name Kulthum means "full-cheeked, beautiful" in Arabic, evoking images of a radiant and he...
Kulsum is a Bengali and Urdu form of Kulthum, an Arabic name meaning "full-cheeked, beautiful." The name is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, appearing in the compound Umm Kulthum, which combines Umm (meaning "mother"...
Laila is a variant of Layla, a name of Arabic origin meaning "night". The name is deeply rooted in the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, in which the poet Qays (later known as Majnun) pines for his beloved L...
Etymology and Meaning Latif (Arabic: لطيف) is an Arabic unisex name meaning "gentle, kind". It derives from the Arabic root l-ṭ-f, which connotes subtlety, kindness, and gentleness. In Islamic tradition, اللطيف (al-Laṭīf...
Lubna is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "storax tree" (from the element lubn). Storax (Styrax officinalis) is a fragrant resin used in perfumery and incense in the ancient Middle East, giving the name an associati...
Luqman (Arabic: لقمان) is a name of uncertain meaning, primarily associated with a wise sage in Islamic and pre-Islamic Arab tradition. The name appears several times in the Quran, and the 31st chapter (surah Luqman) is...
Mahmood is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name محمود (see Mahmud) and also an Urdu transcription. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "to praise," sharing this root with Muhammad. This...
Majid is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious," "magnificent," or "noble." It derives from the Arabic root majada, which denotes glory and honor. The name corresponds to two distinct forms in Arabic: Majī...
Maliha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, found primarily in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu usage. The name derives from the Arabic root m-l-ḥ (ملح), which carries connotations of beauty, grace, and elegance. Specific...
Malik 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word ملك (malik), meaning "king." It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. The name holds de...
Mansoor is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Mansur, derived from the root نصر (naṣara) meaning "to help, to aid." The name thus carries the meaning of "victorious, supported" or "he who is victorious." In Urd...
Etymology and MeaningManzoor is the usual Urdu transcription of Manzur, an Arabic name (منظور) derived from the root naẓara (نظر), meaning "to perceive, to see, to observe." The name literally means "seen, considered, ex...
Maqsood is a common masculine given name in Arabic and Urdu, functioning as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maqsud. The root name derives from the Arabic root ṣ-d- (ص د), associated with intention and purpo...
Maqsud (also spelled Maqsood and Maksud) is a given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root qaṣada (قصد), meaning "to intend, to aim, to seek". The name Maqsud itself functions as a noun or adjective, t...
Mariyam is a Dhivehi form of Maryam, as well as an alternate transcription of the Urdu name. It is primarily used in the Maldives (Dhivehi) and South Asia (Urdu), reflecting the widespread influence of the name through I...
Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...
Masood is a male given name that serves as the Urdu form of Masud, as well as an alternate Arabic and Persian transcription. The name derives from the Arabic root saʿida (to be happy, to be lucky) and carries the meaning...
Masooma is a feminine given name predominantly used in Pashto and Urdu, representing the common alternate transcription of Pashto معصومه or Urdu معصومہ. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic name Masuma, which itself...
Masuma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "innocent, sinless". Derived from the Arabic root عصم (ʿaṣama) meaning "to protect," the name conveys a sense of moral purity and protection from sin.Historical a...
Mehmood is an Urdu form of Mahmud, which itself derives from the Arabic root Ḥ-M-D, meaning "praise," shared with Muhammad. Thus, Mehmood carries the profound meaning of "praised" or "commendable," reflecting a deep reli...
Mehmud is an alternate transcription of the Urdu name محمد (Mehmood), itself a variant of Mahmud. Derived from the Arabic root حمد (ḥamida), meaning "to praise", Mahmud carries the significance of "praised"—the same root...
Midhat (also spelled Medhat) is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root مدح (madaḥa) meaning "to praise." It directly signifies "praise" or "eulogy", embodying a sentiment of commendation and honor. The name is pr...
Mirza is a masculine given name and title of Persian origin, meaning "prince." It derives from the Persian word mīrzā, a shortened form of amīrzādeh, which combines the Arabic أمير (ʾamīr, "commander") with the Persian ز...
Mohammad is the Persian form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription used across Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu, and other languages. The name is inextricably linked to the Islamic p...
Mohsin is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Muhsin, primarily used in Urdu-speaking regions. Meaning “beneficent, charitable” or “the one who beautifies or improves,” the name derives from the Arabic root ḥas...
Muhammad (Arabic: مُحَمَّد) is a masculine name of immense significance in the Islamic world, derived from the Arabic root ḥamida, meaning "to praise." The name thus carries the meaning "praised, commendable." It is most...
Muhammad Ali is a compound Arabic given name combining two highly revered names in Islam: Muhammad, meaning "praised, commendable" and borne by the Prophet, and Ali 1, a name of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet's cousin an...
Mukhtar is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word mukhtār (مختار), meaning "chosen" or "selected." The name shares its root with the verb اختار (ikhtāra), meaning "to choose," placing it within a semantic fi...
Mumtaz is an Arabic given name meaning "distinguished, outstanding" or "excellent." It derives from the Arabic root imtāza, which signifies "to be distinguished." The name is commonly used in the Muslim world, including...
Munawar is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "luminous, bright, shining" in Arabic. It is derived from the root nawwara, meaning "to illuminate, to light", which comes from the Arabic triliteral root n-w...
Munawara is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, strictly the female form of Munawar. The root name Munawar derives from the Arabic verb nawwara, meaning "to illuminate, to light," and carries the connotation of being...
Muneer is an alternate transcription of the Arabic منير or Urdu منیر, directly related to the name Munir. It is a masculine given name used primarily in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking communities.Etymology and MeaningThe name...
Munir (also spelled Mounir, Muneer, or Monir) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "bright, shining" or "luminous." It derives from the Arabic root نوّر (nawwara), meaning "to illuminate, to light." This root is sha...
Murad is an Arabic male given name meaning "wish, desire", derived from the triliteral root r-w-d (رود). The name carries the connotations of being wanted, desired, or yearned for. It is common across the Muslim world, i...
Murtaza is an Urdu form of Murtada, as well as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name. It is derived ultimately from the Arabic root رضي (raḍiya), meaning "to be pleased," and carries the meaning "chosen" or "plea...
Musa is the Arabic form of Moses, appearing in the Quran. Like its Hebrew counterpart, it is derived from an Egyptian root mes meaning "son," though the biblical etymology connects it to the Hebrew verb masha meaning "dr...
Muslim is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word muslim, meaning "one who submits [to God]" or "follower of Islam." It originates from the Arabic verb أسْلم (ʾaslama) meaning "to surrender, to submit." The n...
Etymology and MeaningMustafa is an Arabic name meaning "chosen" or "selected," derived from the verb اصطفا (iṣṭafā) "to choose." In Islamic tradition, Mustafa is one of the epithets of the Prophet Muhammad, highlighting...
Muzaffar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "victorious" in Arabic. It derives from the Arabic root ẓafira (ẓafira) meaning "to be victorious", specifically from the form of the active participle. The na...
Nabeel is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Nabil, as well as a usual transcription in Urdu. The name Nabil means "noble" in Arabic, deriving from the root n-b-l, which carries connotations of nobility and hi...
Nadeem is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word nadima meaning “to drink together.” In Arabic and Urdu contexts, transmber> is often written as نديم (Arabic) or ندیم (Urdu). The name shares...
Nadia is an alternate transcription of Arabic ناديّة, primarily used in Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. It is derived from the root name Nadiyya, which means "announcement, call" in Ara...
Nadim (also spelled Nadeem) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "drinking companion" or "close friend". It derives from the Arabic root nadima (ندم), which connotes drinking together or being a loyal companion at s...
Nadir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "rare." While unrelated to the astronomical term "nadir" (which derives from a different Arabic root, nazir), the name evokes a sense of precious rarity. It is a...
Naeem is a common alternate transcription of the Arabic name نعيم (see Naim) and the standard form used in Urdu and Bengali. It is also a surname.Etymology and MeaningThe name derives from the Arabic root نعم (n-ʿ-m), fr...
Naeema is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Urdu contexts. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic Naʿīmah (Naima), and it is also the standard Urdu form of the name. Etymology and Meaning The nam...
Naila is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Nail, meaning "attainer" in Arabic. It is closely associated with Islamic history through Naila bint al-Farafisa, the wife of Uthman ibn Affan,...
Najeeb (also spelled Najib, Naguib, or Nagib) is an Arabic masculine given name and a variant transcription of Najib (Arabic: نجيب). In Urdu usage, Najeeb is the standard transcription of the same Arabic root. The name d...
Najma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Najm. The root word "najm" means "star" in Arabic, making Najma effectively mean "star" or "celestial body". The name is often associated with b...
Nargis is a Bengali, Tajik and Urdu form of Narges, which itself means 'daffodil, narcissus' in Persian, ultimately derived from Greek (see Narcissus). The name thus carries the botanical and mythological associations of...
Naseem is a transcription of the Arabic نسيم or Urdu نسیم, representing an alternate spelling of Nasim. It is a unisex name used primarily in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities, though it is more commonly given to boys...
Naseer is a transcription variant of the Arabic name Nasir, written as نصير in Arabic and Urdu. Both versions derive from the Arabic root naṣara, meaning "to help, to aid". The name Nasir itself has two closely related f...
Nasim is a unisex given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "breeze." It derives from the Arabic word nasīm (نَسِيم), which denotes a gentle, pleasant wind, evoking feelings of freshness and tranquility.Etymology...
Nasir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the consonantal root n-ṣ-r (نصر), which conveys the meaning “to help, to aid.” The name fundamentally means “helper” or “one who gives victory.” It correspon...
Nasreen is a feminine given name primarily used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It represents a vernacular transcription of the Bengali নাসরীন and is also the standard Urdu spelling of the name Nasrin. The root...
Naveed is a variant transcription of the Persian name Navid, derived from the Persian word navid or nawid, meaning "good news". It is used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu contexts, with the Arabic form نوید and the Urdu for...