Urdu Names
Urdu names are used in Pakistan and India.
408 names in our directory
Urdu
408Nazar is a masculine Urdu name deeply rooted in Arabic linguistic and religious tradition. It derives from the Arabic word نذر (nadhr), meaning "vow" or "pledge," which itself comes from the verb نذر (nadhara), "to conse...
Nazeer is a masculine name used in Arabic and Urdu, serving as an alternate transcription of the Arabic نذير or Urdu نذیر (see Nazir 1) and the Arabic نظير or Urdu نظیر (see Nazir 2). Etymology and Meaning The root name...
Nazia is a feminine given name predominantly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It originates from Persian نازی (nāzī), meaning "sweet, coy" or "dainty". The name embodies grace and charm, reflecting the cult...
Nazir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root نذر (nadhira), meaning "to warn, to notify". The name translates to "herald" or "warner," reflecting a role of delivering important announcem...
Nazir 2 is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "similar, alike, counterpart," derived from the Arabic root نظر (naẓara), meaning "to perceive, to see, to observe." The name is used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communit...
Nida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "call, proclamation". It is derived from the Arabic root nādā, which refers to the act of calling, announcing, or inviting. As a name, Nida carries connotations of...
Noor 1 is a variant transcription and the most common English spelling of the Arabic and Urdu نور (Nūr, from the root Nur), as well as the Bengali নূর (Nur). It is also used as a Malay and Indonesian variant. Meaning "li...
Nur (also spelled Noor or Nour) is a unisex given name meaning "light" in Arabic, derived from the root n-w-r (ن و ر). In Islamic theology, النور (al-Nūr), "the Light", is one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing divine...
Nusrat is a unisex given name rooted in the Arabic نصْرة (nuṣra), meaning "help, assistance." This derives from the triliteral root نصر (naṣara), meaning "to help" or "to aid." While the literal sense is "help," in broad...
Parvaiz is an alternate transcription of the Urdu پرویز (see Parvez), a name of Persian origin. It derives from the Middle Persian name Parviz, which means "fortunate, happy" in Persian. The name has been popular in Sout...
Parveen is a feminine given name of Persian origin, used primarily in Urdu and Hindi-speaking regions as a transcription of پروین or परवीन. Etymology and Meaning The name derives from Classical Persian parwīn, meaning “t...
Parvez is a Bengali and Urdu form of Parviz, a Persian male given name that means "fortunate, happy" or "victorious." The name Parviz is derived from Middle Persian Parvēz (also Aparvēz), which itself is rooted in the na...
Parvin is a name meaning "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a prominent star cluster in the constellation Taurus, often associated with the seven sisters of Greek mythology. As a given name, Parvin is primarily...
Pervez is a Persian-derived masculine given name, most commonly used in Urdu-speaking regions of South Asia. It is the Urdu form of the Persian name Parviz, which means "fortunate, happy" or "victorious." The name traces...
Qadir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, used primarily in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking populations. It means "capable, powerful, mighty" in Arabic, deriving from the root قدر (qadara), meaning "to have power, to b...
Qamar (Arabic: قمر) is an Arabic unisex name meaning "moon". It is also used as a surname, particularly in Pakistan. The name symbolizes beauty, light, and tranquility, evoking the celestial body that has inspired poetry...
Qasim is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "one who divides goods among people," derived from the Arabic root qasama (to divide, to distribute). In classical Arabic naming tradition, the name reflects a role of fair...
Qurban is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived directly from the word qurbān (Arabic: قربان), meaning "sacrifice" or "sacrificial animal." The name holds profound religious significance in Islam, closely tied to th...
Rabia is a feminine given name widely used in Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu. It functions as an alternate transcription of the Arabic رابعة (Raabi'a), meaning "fourth" or "fourth female." Derived from the root ʾarbaʿa (four)...
Rafiq is a common Arabic masculine given name and surname, also used in Persian and several other languages. The name derives from the Arabic root r-f-q, which conveys meanings related to friendliness, companionship, and...
Rahat is a unisex name of Arabic origin that means "rest, comfort" in Arabic. The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Urdu-speaking communities, where it conveys a sense of tranquility and ease. It shares a con...
Rahim (also transliterated as Raheem) is an Arabic-derived masculine given name that carries the profound meaning of merciful, kind, compassionate. It derives from the Arabic root R-Ḥ-M, which conveys notions of mercy an...
Rahmat is a given name derived from Arabic raḥma (رحْمة) meaning “mercy, compassion.” The name traces its etymological root to the Semitic triconsonantal root r-ḥ-m, which carries the core sense of compassion and is cent...
Raja 2 is a masculine given name used across multiple South and Southeast Asian cultures, primarily in Indonesia, India (Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu), and other regions influenced by Sanskrit....
Ramzan is a variant form of the name Ramadan, used primarily in Urdu and Chechen-speaking regions. It is derived from the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for Mus...
Rana is a masculine given name primarily used in Bengali, Punjabi, and Urdu-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit title राणा (rāṇā), meaning "king". Historically, Rana was a royal title used by Rajput rulers...
Rani 1 is a feminine given name with widespread usage across South Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly in Bengali, Indonesian, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, and Telugu language communities. It originates from the Sa...
Rasheed is a male given name used in Arabic-speaking countries, Urdu-speaking regions (especially Pakistan and India), and among Muslim communities globally. It is an alternate transcription of Arabic رشيد (Rashīd) or Ur...
Rashid is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "rightly guided" or "having the true faith." The name is a romanization of two distinct Arabic forms: Rashīd (رشيد), with a long second vowel, and Rāshid (راشد), with...
Rashida is a feminine Arabic given name that originates as the female form of Rashid, a masculine name meaning "rightly guided" in Arabic. The name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and in Urdu-speaking regions...
EtymologyRasool is an alternate transcription of the Arabic رسول (see Rasul), as well as the usual Urdu transcription. The root name Rasul means "prophet, messenger" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root ر-س-ل (r...
Raza is a masculine given name and surname of Urdu origin, ultimately derived from Rida, an Arabic name meaning "satisfaction, contentment." It entered Urdu via Classical Persian, where it appears as رضا (Razā). The name...
Razia is the Urdu, Pashto, and Bengali form of Radhia, an Arabic feminine name derived from the root rāḍī, meaning "satisfying, pleasing" or raḍīy, meaning "satisfied, pleased". This name holds a notable place in history...
Rehana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It is the Bengali and Urdu form of Rayhana, an Arabic name meaning "basil." Sweet basil, a fragrant herb, has been...
About the Name Rehman Rehman is an Urdu form of Rahman, which is of Arabic origin. The name derives from the Arabic root r-ḥ-m, meaning "mercy" or "compassion," and is directly tied to the concept of divine mercy in Isla...
Rehmat is an Urdu transcription of the Arabic word raḥmat, meaning "mercy, compassion." It is a variant of Rahmat, which derives from the Arabic root raḥma (رحمة), closely tied to the concept of divine mercy in Islam. Th...
Rizwan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, used extensively in Urdu-speaking regionsand across the Muslim world. Etymologically, Rizwan is Ridwan, meaning "consent, approval" in Arabic, derived from the root رضي...
EtymologyRizwana is an Urdu form of Ridwana, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription. This feminine name ultimately derives from Ridwan (Arabic: رضوان), which means "consent, approval" and comes from the Arabic root...
Rubab is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the word for a type of stringed musical instrument (specifically, a lute-like instrument) known as the rubab, popular in Persian and Afghan music tra...
Rukhsana is the Urdu form of Roxana. The name derives ultimately from an Old Persian or Bactrian root meaning "bright, shining," reflected in the Old Iranian *rauxšnā. This radiant meaning has made the name popular acros...
Saadia is an alternate transcription of the Arabic سعدية or Urdu سعدیہ, typically used as a feminine given name. It represents a variant spelling of Sadia, which itself is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name deri...
Saba is a feminine name of Persian and Urdu origin, meaning "soft breeze" — a gentle, poetic word that evokes a sense of calm and nature. In Persian literature, 'saba' often appears as a reference to a mild, refreshing w...
Sabeeha is an alternate transcription of Arabic صبيحة or Urdu صبیحہ, primarily used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking communities. It is closely related to the name Sabiha, which shares the same root and meaning.EtymologyThe...
Sabeen is a feminine name of Arabic origin, primarily used in Urdu-speaking communities. Its meaning is derived from the Arabic term meaning "follower of another religion" (from ṣābiʼ). Historically, this term was applie...
Sabiha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Sabih. It is used in Arabic, Bengali, Turkish, and Urdu cultures.EtymologyThe name Sabiha (صبيحة) means "morning" or "beautiful" in Arabic, ste...
Sabir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root ṣabara, meaning "to bind, to be patient". The name directly translates to "patient, enduring" in Arabic.EtymologyThe name is built on the Arabic tri...
Sadaf is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, also used in Persian and Urdu. It directly means "seashell, mother-of-pearl" in Arabic, drawing from the natural elegance of marine treasures. The name evokes imagery of p...
Saddam is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "one who confronts" or "one who collides." It is derived from the Arabic root ṣ-d-m, which conveys the idea of striking or confronting. The name is used in Arabi...
Sadia is a feminine given name used in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu speaking cultures. It is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name derived from the Arabic root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." Thus, Sadia c...
Sadiq (صادق) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, widely used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking regions. It derives from the Semitic root صدق (ṣadaqa), meaning “to tell the truth,” and directly translates to “true, sin...
Saeed is an alternate transcription of Arabic سعيد (Said), and is the usual Persian, Urdu and Dhivehi transcription of the name. It means "happy, lucky" or "blessed, joy", derived from the Arabic root sa'ida (“to be happ...
Saeeda is an Urdu variant of the Arabic name Saida, which is the feminine form of Said. Said derives from the Arabic root (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and thus Saeeda carries the meaning "happy" or "lucky...
Sahib is a given name of Arabic origin, derived from the term of address ṣāḥib meaning "companion, friend, master". As a loanword, it has passed into numerous languages across Asia, including Azerbaijani, Punjabi, and Ur...
Sahil is a masculine given name used primarily in Azerbaijani, Urdu, and Hindi, where it means “coast, shore” in each of these languages. The name is a borrowing from Arabic sāḥil (ساحل), which carries the same meaning....
Saif is an Arabic masculine given name and surname that literally means "sword" in Arabic (سيف, sayf). It is widely used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, as well as in South Asian commu...
Saifullah is an Arabic and Urdu masculine given name, a common transcription of Arabic سيف الله or Urdu سیف اللہ, meaning "Sword of Allah" (see Sayfullah). It combines the element sayf meaning "sword" with Allah, the Ara...
Saima 1 is a feminine given name commonly used in Urdu-speaking communities, derived from the Arabic root صائم (ṣāʾim), meaning “fasting.” The name carries deep religious connotation in Islam, as fasting (ṣawm) is one of...
Saira is a feminine name of Urdu origin, primarily used in Pakistan and India. The name is often said to mean "traveller" in Arabic, evoking a sense of journey, exploration, and movement. It is also associated with a spi...
Sajida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Sajid, which means "worshipping" in Arabic. The root sajada (from the Arabic verb سجد) conveys the act of bowing down or prostrating, a central...
Sajjad is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root sajada (سجد), meaning "to bow down" or "to prostrate." The name translates to "one who prays" or "one who prostrates," reflecting a deep c...