Naaz

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Pronounced NAHZ /ˈnɑz/Medium

Meaning: Naaz is a Persian word carried into Urdu and Hindi, glossed as 'pride; delicacy; grace; charm' — it names the gentle, cherished self-possession of someone who is dearly loved. It appears throughout Persian and Urdu poetry and forms part of compound names such as Gulnaaz and Shahnaaz.Medium

In 30 seconds: A single bright beat: Naaz is Persian and Urdu for 'pride; delicacy; grace' (said 'NAHZ'), a word much loved in poetry.

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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu

MeaningNaaz is a Persian word carried into Urdu and Hindi, glossed as 'pride; delicacy; grace; charm' — it names the gentle, cherished self-possession of someone who is dearly loved. It appears throughout Persian and Urdu poetry and forms part of compound names such as Gulnaaz and Shahnaaz.

U.S. rank (2024)#14687 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Naaz is a Persian word, at home also in Urdu and Hindi, meaning 'pride; delicacy; grace' — the soft, dignified self-regard of one who is loved. Poets have used it for centuries, and it forms the tail of compound names such as Gulnaaz ('rose-grace') and Shahnaaz. Used alone as a given name, it is short, warm and complete in a single syllable. In the U.S. it is rare (said 'NAHZ').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and one-syllable strong.

Did you know? Naaz is one of the great words of Persian and Urdu poetry — it names the tender pride of someone who knows they are cherished. It lives on inside names like Gulnaaz and Shahnaaz, which we note respectfully (said 'NAHZ').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Naaz — Persian/Urdu naaz 'pride; delicacy; grace'; compounds Gulnaaz, Shahnaaz

Variations

NazNaazaGulnaaz

Nicknames

NazNazzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naaz mean?

Naaz is Persian and Urdu for 'pride; delicacy; grace' — the tender self-possession of someone cherished. It appears in compound names like Gulnaaz.

How do you pronounce Naaz?

It's said NAHZ /ˈnɑz/ — one syllable, with a long open a.

Is Naaz a boy or girl name?

Naaz is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naaz?

Naaz is a rare name for girls in the U.S.