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Harnaaz

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How to Pronounce Harnaaz

Pronounced HUR-nahz /ˈhɜr.nɑz/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi Har, 'God', plus naaz, 'pride; delight; one who is cherished'; 'God's pride; cherished by God'; we note the sacred elementLow

In 30 seconds: God's pride; cherished by God: Harnaaz is Punjabi/Sikh 'God's pride'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'HUR-nahz').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sikh
MeaningFrom Punjabi Har, 'God', plus naaz, 'pride; delight; one who is cherished'; 'God's pride; cherished by God'; we note the sacred element
U.S. rank (2024)#6721 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Harnaaz comes from Punjabi Har, 'God', plus naaz, 'pride; delight; one who is cherished' — 'God's pride; cherished by God' (we note the sacred Har element). Made widely known by Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021. A lyrical, devout Sikh name (said 'HUR-nahz'; nickname Naaz).

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, God's-pride at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Harnaaz joins the Punjabi Har, 'God', with naaz, 'pride; delight; one who is cherished' — 'God's pride' — a lyrical, devout Sikh name (the beauty queen Harnaaz Sandhu bears it; we note the sacred element; said 'HUR-nahz').
Overall data confidence 50%
Punjabi/Sikh references — Harnaaz — sacred element noted

Variations

HarnazHarnaaz

Nicknames

Naaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harnaaz mean?

Harnaaz is Punjabi/Sikh for 'God's pride; cherished by God'. We note the sacred Har element.

How do you pronounce Harnaaz?

It's said HUR-nahz /ˈhɜr.nɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harnaaz a boy or girl name?

Harnaaz is a girl's name.

How popular is Harnaaz?

Harnaaz is a rare name in the U.S.

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