Urdu Baby Names
191 Urdu names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 191 Urdu baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Urdu Girl Names
Sidra#1366 in the U.S.From Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing thHafsa#1452 in the U.S."gathering together" or "young lioness"Asma#1612 in the U.S.Supreme, higherAiza#1667 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, hoYasmeen#1701 in the U.S.JasmineAnabia#1943 in the U.S.To returnIman#2072 in the U.S.FaithRehmat#2092 in the U.S.Mercy, compassionSaira#2320 in the U.S.TravellerSitara#2351 in the U.S.StarAmeena#2357 in the U.S.Safe, secureJannat#2470 in the U.S.Paradise, gardenAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsSakina#2889 in the U.S.Calmness, peaceMahnoor#3089 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'Aizal#3132 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to Zoha#3166 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'fZunaira#3458 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely'; popular modern SouBarkat#3914 in the U.S.From Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; uJiah#3942 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu jiya, 'life; the heart, the soul; the beloved'Mehreen#4043 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'Ayeza#4465 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, often glossed 'noble, respectable' or 'living, prosperous' (echoing Aiza/AyesEshal#4484 in the U.S.A modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)'; the tradiKinza#4500 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu kinza/kanz, 'a hidden treasure, a buried treasure'Hoorain#4804 in the U.S.From Arabic hoor, the beautiful 'maidens of paradise', with -ain — read 'heavenly beauty, fair-Alizay#5248 in the U.S.From Urdu, often glossed 'a fragrant rose; happiness, joy'; precise root variesWaniya#5391 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'a gift from God; a gentle rain/cloud'; sources vary, sZimal#5409 in the U.S.From Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth/shawl'; also linked to 'rays of light, brightnesTaqdeer#5543 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic taqdir, 'destiny; fate; divine decree; that which God ordains'; we note the saKainat#5815 in the U.S.From Arabic kainat, 'the universe; the world; all creation; all that exists'Sehrish#6283 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian sehrish, linked to 'dawn, daybreak' (sehr) and 'enchanting, magical' (sehr, 'Shaira#6284 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu sha'ira, 'a poetess; a female poet'; also linked to a 'thankful; grateful' senShifa#6286 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu shifa, 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy)Shiza#6288 in the U.S.An Urdu/Persian name often read as 'a gift; something precious; a treasured thing.' Popular in Amreen#6345 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, variously 'abundant; prosperous; full of life' and 'heavenly; of the heavens'Anayat#6347 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, care'Ibadat#6644 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu ibadat, 'worship; devotion; acts of worship; service to God' — we note the sacNaimal#6750 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (linAnabiya#7512 in the U.S.A modern Arabic/Urdu name, variously linked to anbiya ('the prophets') and read as 'one protectKahani#7661 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu kahani, 'a story, a tale, a narrative'Meerab#7756 in the U.S.A form of Merab — from Hebrew, 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); newly popular iFarishta#7765 in the U.S.From Persian farishta, 'angel,' a word rooted in the sense of one who is sent - a messenger. ItShazia#7844 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'Aaima#8048 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aaima, linked to a'imma ('leaders; imams') and to a sense of 'safe; protected.'Mehnoor#8177 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonlighSamreen#8263 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, variously 'fruitful; abundant', and 'a beautiful/soft woman' (linked to samarZunaisha#8359 in the U.S.A modern Urdu/Pakistani-style name, often glossed 'beautiful; pleasant', with no firmly attesteAfreen#8374 in the U.S.From the Persian afarin (afreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement,' also carrying a sense of 'Izna#8563 in the U.S.A modern Urdu/Arabic name, variously linked to a root 'brilliance; a shining leaf'; routes unceMahreen#9240 in the U.S.From the Persian — mah, 'moon', + -reen (a suffix), hence 'like the moon; of moon-like beauty'Alishba#9487 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic, variously 'beautiful; lovely' and 'a blessing of God; God's grace'Ruhaani#10101 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul; divine' (from ruh, 'the soul/spirit'); weAriha#10194 in the U.S.Ariha is an Arabic and Urdu girl's name usually glossed as 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent'. It is Falak#10363 in the U.S.From the Arabic falak, 'the sky; the heavens; a celestial sphere/orbit'Farhat#10508 in the U.S.From the Arabic Farhat (Farha), 'joy; happiness; delight; gladness.' Used across Arabic and UrdLaiba#10537 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, 'the most beautiful woman in heaven; a houri of paradise'Sifat#10798 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu sifat, 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' — often the attributes ofAima#10956 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoingMuqadas#11787 in the U.S.From the Arabic and Urdu muqaddas, 'sacred; holy; sanctified.' A reverent virtue name used mostArshi#12061 in the U.S.Arshi is an Urdu and Persian name usually glossed as 'heavenly' or 'of the sky', from arsh ('thAlveera#12198 in the U.S.Alveera is a name used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities, variously linked to 'loyalty; dHasrat#12598 in the U.S.From the Arabic-rooted Hasrat, widely used in Urdu, 'longing; a deep yearning or wish.' A poetiGazal#12928 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian Gazal - the ghazal, a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related Arabic roSavera#12965 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu savera, 'the dawn; morning; daybreak' (a symbol of hope and a new beginningShanzay#12984 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name often read as 'royal; palace-worthy; graceful' (linked to shah, 'king'). PoRooh#13150 in the U.S.From Arabic ruh (Urdu rooh), 'spirit; soul; the breath of life' — a weighty word in Arabic and Sehar#13200 in the U.S.From Arabic sahar, 'the last hours before dawn,' taken into Urdu and Persian as sehar/sahar, 'dTakdeer#13284 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Punjabi takdeer (Arabic taqdir), 'destiny; fate; divine decree' — the idea ofZirwa#13417 in the U.S.From an Arabic root carried into Urdu, dhirwa/zirwa, 'peak; summit; the highest point' — used aAbrish#13441 in the U.S.Used as a girls' name in Urdu-speaking families. Explanations vary: some link it to Persian abrAfsana#13503 in the U.S.Afsana comes from Persian afsana, 'story; tale; fable', and is widely used as a girls' name in Aaiza#13586 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Aaiza, 'noble; respected; honored.' A dignified virtue name, popular in SoAnum#13590 in the U.S.An Arabic-rooted name used widely in Urdu-speaking Pakistan, usually glossed 'blessing' or 'gifAreesha#13601 in the U.S.From Arabic 'arsh, 'throne', giving Areesha the sense 'throne of God' or 'heavenly'. Widely useBareen#13678 in the U.S.From the Persian barin (borne into Urdu as Bareen), 'exalted; highest; most sublime' — a word oFiza#13772 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu faiza/fiza, 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; abundance; overflowing'Enayat#13954 in the U.S.From Arabic inayat, 'care; favor; solicitude' — the attentive kindness one person shows anotherFarzana#13977 in the U.S.From Persian farzana, 'wise; intelligent; learned' — the feminine of Farzan. It is widely used Filza#13991 in the U.S.An Urdu-language girls' name used in Pakistan and India, most often glossed 'flower' or 'gardenIfra#14086 in the U.S.Ifra is used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families and is generally read as a short form of IfrJaveria#14168 in the U.S.Javeria is the common Urdu spelling of Juwayriya (Juwairiyah), borne by Juwayriya bint al-HaritKainaat#14252 in the U.S.From the Arabic kainat (kā'ināt), 'the universe; all created things,' widely used in Urdu with Kalsoom#14266 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kulthum (Kulsum), traditionally glossed 'one with full, rounded cheeks' — a marKinara#14369 in the U.S.Kinara is best known in the U.S. as the Swahili word for the seven-branched candleholder used iMaheen#14484 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Maheen, meaning 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and also 'fine; delicaMehnaz#14560 in the U.S.From Persian mah/meh ('moon') and naz ('pride, grace, coquetry, glory'), read together as 'glorMehrin#14561 in the U.S.From the Persian mehr ('sun; the sun's warmth; kindness; love; affection'), used in Persian andMehwish#14617 in the U.S.An Urdu given name of Persian roots, usually explained from mah ('moon') with a second element,Minahil#14654 in the U.S.A popular Urdu given name in Pakistan, commonly explained as 'a flower (or tree) of Paradise'; Muskan#14674 in the U.S.Muskan is the Hindi and Urdu word for 'smile' (muskaan), used affectionately as a girls' name aNoorain#14678 in the U.S.From Arabic nur, 'light', in its dual form — nurayn/noorain, 'two lights'. The name carries theNaaz#14687 in the U.S.Naaz is a Persian word carried into Urdu and Hindi, glossed as 'pride; delicacy; grace; charm' Nehmat#14729 in the U.S.Nehmat comes from Arabic niemah, 'blessing; favour; bounty', carried into Urdu and Persian as nNida#14744 in the U.S.From the Arabic nida, 'call; voice; summons'. Widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, in TürkNoorulain#14762 in the U.S.From Arabic nur al-ayn, 'light of the eye' — an affectionate phrase for a beloved child or a chWania#14829 in the U.S.Wania is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'gift' or 'a caring, gentle one; the one who is desired'. Rubab#14838 in the U.S.Rubab is used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities. It is remembered above all as the name oSabar#14903 in the U.S.From the Arabic sabr, 'patience; steadfast endurance' — a core virtue in Islamic teaching, treaSahiba#14912 in the U.S.From Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib ('companion; master; owner'), widely used in Urdu, PunjabSameen#14920 in the U.S.From Arabic thamin ('precious; costly; of great worth'), used in Urdu and Persian as Sameen. A Sayara#14939 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyara, 'planet' — literally 'the traveller; the one that moves', from sara, 'to tAfsa#15229 in the U.S.A short name used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families, most likely a clipped form of names suBisma#15628 in the U.S.From the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' behind basma/bisma, 'a smile.' Widely used in Urdu-speaFarheen#15945 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Farheen, 'joyful; happy; glad; cheerful.' A bright, feeling-rich name commFaryal#15948 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Faryal, glossed as 'angel' and, in another tradition, 'a beautiful, pearl-Haseena#15976 in the U.S.A spelling of Hasina, from the Arabic root h-s-n, giving hasan ('good, beautiful') and its femiSajni#16593 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu sajni, 'beloved; sweetheart; a dear one' — a tender word often sung in poetMahveen#16711 in the U.S.Built on the Persian mah, 'moon' — the element behind Mahnoor and Mahtab — giving a sense of 'mMushtaq#16834 in the U.S.From the Arabic mushtaq, 'longing, yearning, desirous' - in poetry and devotional writing, the Niyamat#16960 in the U.S.Niyamat is a form of Arabic ni'mat (nima), 'blessing, favor, God's bounty', widely used in UrduRaunak#17086 in the U.S.Raunak is a Hindi and Urdu word, ultimately of Persian origin, meaning 'splendour, brightness, Rehma#17095 in the U.S.Rehma is a form of rahma, the Arabic and Urdu word for 'mercy, compassion'. Mercy is central toRoshni#17145 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu roshni, 'light; brightness; radiance' (from Persian roshan, 'bright'). A waSahib#17180 in the U.S.From the Arabic sahib, 'lord; master; companion; owner.' In Sikh usage it is a title of great rSanam#17181 in the U.S.Sanam is a Persian and Urdu word meaning 'beloved, sweetheart' - literally 'idol', from the AraSaima#17184 in the U.S.From Arabic saima, the feminine of sa'im — 'one who fasts', a name of devotion widely used in AZareena#17706 in the U.S.A spelling of Zarina, from the Persian zar, 'gold' — so 'golden; of gold.' The name is used acrVirasatFrom the Punjabi and Urdu virasat, 'heritage; legacy; inheritance' (of Arabic root). A meaningf
Urdu Boy Names
Haroon#1781 in the U.S.High mountainYousuf#1824 in the U.S.He will addAyub#1854 in the U.S.Persecuted, hatedAbdul#1867 in the U.S.Servant of theAsad#1919 in the U.S.LionHussain#1947 in the U.S."good, handsome" (diminutive of Hasan); the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandsonHashim#1998 in the U.S.Crusher, breakerFarhan#2062 in the U.S.Happy, cheerfulHaider#2063 in the U.S.Lion, warriorAzaan#2150 in the U.S.To call, to announceAkram#2208 in the U.S.Most generousSubhan#2251 in the U.S.Glory, praiseArsalan#2287 in the U.S.LionNaeem#2325 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeSalim#2328 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactFahad#2459 in the U.S.PantherSalman#2511 in the U.S.SafeSaleem#2533 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactTahir#2535 in the U.S.Virtuous, pure, chasteKamran#2624 in the U.S.Successful, prosperous, fortunateFateh#2811 in the U.S.ConquerorTalha#2831 in the U.S.Fruit-bearing treeMunir#3025 in the U.S.Bright, shiningFaisal#3052 in the U.S.A judge, arbiterAnwar#3129 in the U.S.Brighter, more luminousZahid#3180 in the U.S.Pious, devoutNaksh#3487 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featuFaizan#3786 in the U.S.From Arabic fayzan or faydh (overflow, abundance, grace, blessing), meaning one who bestows graZoraiz#4138 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu — commonly given as 'as radiant as the sun; bright, shining' (linked to a 'suNawab#4491 in the U.S.From Urdu/Hindi nawab (from Arabic), 'a nobleman; a viceroy; a provincial governor' — a princelShehzad#5622 in the U.S.Shehzad (Shahzad) is a Persian and Urdu name meaning 'prince' - literally 'born of a king', froShayaan#5813 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu shayan, 'worthy, befitting, suitable, deserving; remarkable'Meer#6045 in the U.S.From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines; light, the illuminator'; also the Urdu/Persian Mir, 'a leadeRaza#6367 in the U.S.A spelling of Rida/Reza — from Arabic rida, 'contentment, satisfaction, acceptance; the pleasurAzhaan#7252 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu azhan, 'minds; intellects' (the plural of zihn, 'mind') — often read 'sharp-miSartaj#8130 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu, 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' (sar, 'head', + taj, 'cShahmeer#8141 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name joining shah ('king') with mir/amir ('leader; prince; commander') — 'a kingJigar#8262 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu jigar, literally 'liver' — long used to mean 'heart; courage; guts,' and affectArbaaz#8311 in the U.S.From the Persian, variously 'an eagle; a hawk' and 'a falconer/one who keeps birds of prey'Rehmat#8770 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Rehmat (rahmat), 'mercy; compassion; a divine blessing.' A warm, faith-rooAashir#8914 in the U.S.From the Arabic, variously 'living; one who lives well' and (in Urdu use) 'one who spreads happAsif#8989 in the U.S.Asif is widely used across Arabic-, Urdu-, Persian- and Turkish-speaking communities. In IslamiAzam#8999 in the U.S.From Arabic a'zam, the superlative of azim, meaning 'greatest' or 'most magnificent.' It appearDanish#9096 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu danish, 'knowledge; wisdom; learning; science'Mehtaab#9423 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Mahtab, 'moonlight; the light of the moon; the moon'Raahi#9492 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu Raahi (rahi), 'traveler; wayfarer; one on a journey,' from the word for 'roArshman#9792 in the U.S.Arshman is a Persian- and Urdu-styled boys' name. Its first element is generally taken as arsh Irtaza#10130 in the U.S.From the Arabic root r-d-w, giving 'to be pleased; to approve' — Irtaza is understood as 'choseDilsher#11002 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion')Ibrar#11392 in the U.S.From the Arabic, used in Urdu, Ibrar, 'devotion; fulfilling one's oath; righteousness; piety'. Hazur#11393 in the U.S.From the Arabic-rooted honorific huzur ('presence; your honor, sir, lord'), used across Urdu anShazil#11783 in the U.S.A modern South Asian (Pakistani) name with no firmly attested traditional root, sometimes glossMohid#11832 in the U.S.An Arabic/Urdu name relating to tawhid (the oneness of God), understood as 'one who affirms theMian#11833 in the U.S.From the Urdu/Punjabi honorific Mian, a respectful title 'master; sir; lord; gentleman,' also aRiyaz#12007 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Riyaz (riyad), 'gardens; meadows,' and in South Asian usage 'practice; disSartaaj#12065 in the U.S.From Punjabi and Urdu sartaj, 'crown; the one at the very top; king; head of all' — literally 'Zorain#12295 in the U.S.Zorain is a name found in Arabic and Urdu naming, sometimes glossed 'helper' or 'radiant' but wFaiyaz#12622 in the U.S.From the Arabic fayyaz, 'generous; abundant; overflowing (with kindness/blessings)'; a name of Dilawar#12821 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Dilawar, 'brave; valiant; bold-hearted' (from dil, 'heart,' + awar, 'bearKhizer#13295 in the U.S.A South Asian spelling of Arabic Khidr (also Khizr, Khizar), traditionally understood as 'the gSardar#13556 in the U.S.From the Persian sardar, 'a leader; a chief; a commander or nobleman' (sar, 'head,' + dar, 'holNoraiz#13621 in the U.S.Noraiz is a modern name used in Urdu-speaking families, usually read as built on nur/nor ('lighRahi#13719 in the U.S.From Persian and Urdu rahi, 'traveler; wayfarer,' built on rah ('road; path'). The word is alsoRaunak#13735 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Hindi raunaq (Persian-Arabic in root), meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustreSarfaraz#13840 in the U.S.From Persian sarfaraz — sar ('head') plus a form of afrashtan ('to raise') — literally 'head-raShahbaz#13867 in the U.S.From Persian shahbaz — shah ('king') plus baz ('falcon; hawk') — 'royal falcon', the great whitTaaj#13928 in the U.S.A spelling of Taj, from the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu for 'crown' — as in the Taj Mahal. A regaTanveer#13962 in the U.S.From Arabic tanwir, 'illumination; enlightenment', taken into Urdu and Punjabi as Tanveer. WideShahzaib#14011 in the U.S.From Persian shah ('king') combined with zeb/zaib ('adornment, grace, beauty') — usually read aZaviyaar#14169 in the U.S.A spelling of the Persian/Urdu Zaviyar, a modern name used in South Asian and Persian-influenceZehaan#14215 in the U.S.A modern name used in South Asian Muslim families, usually connected to zehan (from Arabic dhihZeshan#14221 in the U.S.A spelling of Zeeshan, from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity; of high raHunarFrom Persian hunar, 'skill, talent, artistry', borrowed into Urdu and Punjabi with the same sen
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