Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Nawab

Nawab

♂ Boy

Pronounced nuh-WAHB /nəˈwɑb/Medium

Meaning: From Urdu/Hindi nawab (from Arabic), 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' — a princely title of Mughal India; a title-name; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A nobleman; a viceroy; a governor: Nawab is a princely title. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'nuh-WAHB').
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowUrdu, Arabic
MeaningFrom Urdu/Hindi nawab (from Arabic), 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' — a princely title of Mughal India; a title-name; we note the title
U.S. rank (2024)#7101 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222024

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

Nawab comes from Urdu/Hindi nawab (from Arabic) — 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' — a princely title of Mughal India (we note the title). A crisp, regal name (said 'nuh-WAHB').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-nobleman-and-a-viceroy at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Nawab means 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' in Urdu/Hindi (from Arabic) — a princely title of Mughal India — a crisp, regal title-name (we note the title; said 'nuh-WAHB').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nawab — title noted

Variations

NawwabNabob

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Nawab…

Sultan— a fellow ruler/title-name boys' name
Raja— a companion 'king' title-name
Amir— a fellow 'prince/commander' title-name
Khan— another ruler title-name

Explore names like Nawab

By themeuncertainarabicurdutitle-name
By meaningRoyal / Noble

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nawab mean?

Nawab is Urdu/Hindi for 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' (a princely title). We note the title.

How do you pronounce Nawab?

It's said nuh-WAHB /nəˈwɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nawab a boy or girl name?

Nawab is a boy's name.

How popular is Nawab?

Nawab is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia