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Narjis

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Pronounced NAR-jis /ˈnɑːr.dʒɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian Narjis, 'the narcissus flower.' In Shia tradition Narjis is the mother of the twelfth Imam (the Mahdi), noted respectfully. A floral, reverent name.Low

In 30 seconds: A floral name: Narjis means 'narcissus' (said 'NAR-jis'). In Shia tradition, the mother of the twelfth Imam — noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian Narjis, 'the narcissus flower.' In Shia tradition Narjis is the mother of the twelfth Imam (the Mahdi), noted respectfully. A floral, reverent name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16904 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620062024

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

Narjis comes from the Arabic/Persian for 'narcissus.' In Shia tradition Narjis is the mother of the twelfth Imam, which we note respectfully. Floral and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'NAR-jis').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, floral, and dignified.

Did you know? Narjis is Arabic and Persian for 'the narcissus flower'; in Shia tradition it is the name of the mother of the twelfth Imam, the Mahdi — noted respectfully (said 'NAR-jis').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Narjis — Arabic/Persian 'narcissus'; Shia mother of the 12th Imam; noted respectfully

Variations

NargesNargisNarjiss

Nicknames

NarJissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Narjis mean?

Narjis is Arabic/Persian for 'the narcissus flower'; in Shia tradition, the mother of the twelfth Imam, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Narjis?

It's said NAR-jis /ˈnɑːr.dʒɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Narjis a boy or girl name?

Narjis is a girl's name.

How popular is Narjis?

Narjis is a rare name in the U.S.

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