Urdu Girl Names
143 urdu girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Urdu is a language built for poetry, and it shows the moment you start reading names out loud. There is a roundness to them, a kind of warmth that survives translation. Parents often begin with the names of faith and light — Iman (faith), Jannat (paradise) and Rehmat (mercy) — because they say something the family already believes before the child ever speaks. Alongside them sits Hafsa, one of the most enduring Urdu girl names in the world and a name with real historical standing behind it.
The lyrical side of the list is where things get lovely. Sitara means star and sounds exactly like it should, while Yasmeen takes its name from the jasmine flower and remains one of the softest choices you can make. Aiza and Aaira represent the newer generation — brief, bright, easy anywhere in the world — and Zoha has that same crisp modern polish. For something more classical, Sidra, Ameena and Saira have been carried by generations of women and still sound entirely at home today.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its Urdu, Arabic or Persian roots, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Urdu Girl Names
Hafsa#1516 in the U.S."gathering together" or "young lioness"▶Aiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, ho▶Sidra#1641 in the U.S.From Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing th▶Asma#1799 in the U.S.Supreme, higher▶Yasmeen#1933 in the U.S.Jasmine▶Saira#2023 in the U.S.Traveller▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage als▶Iman#2084 in the U.S.Faith▶Anabia#2094 in the U.S.To return▶Jannat#2198 in the U.S.Paradise, garden▶Sitara#2733 in the U.S.Star▶Ameena#2846 in the U.S.Safe, secure▶Rehmat#2869 in the U.S.Mercy, compassion▶Sakina#2872 in the U.S.Calmness, peace▶Aizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to ▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'f▶Mahnoor#3540 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'▶Hoorain#4055 in the U.S.From Arabic hoor, the beautiful 'maidens of paradise', with -ain — read 'heavenly beauty, fair-▶Alizay#4281 in the U.S.From Urdu, often glossed 'a fragrant rose; happiness, joy'; precise root varies▶Ayeza#4287 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, often glossed 'noble, respectable' or 'living, prosperous' (echoing Aiza/Ayes▶Mehreen#4424 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'▶Kinza#4703 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu kinza/kanz, 'a hidden treasure, a buried treasure'▶Zunaira#4872 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely'; popular modern Sou▶Jiah#5197 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu jiya, 'life; the heart, the soul; the beloved'▶Sehrish#5257 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian sehrish, linked to 'dawn, daybreak' (sehr) and 'enchanting, magical' (sehr, '▶Anayat#5438 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, care'▶Zimal#5938 in the U.S.From Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth/shawl'; also linked to 'rays of light, brightnes▶Kahani#6018 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu kahani, 'a story, a tale, a narrative'▶Alishba#6622 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic, variously 'beautiful; lovely' and 'a blessing of God; God's grace'▶Shaira#6861 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu sha'ira, 'a poetess; a female poet'; also linked to a 'thankful; grateful' sen▶Taqdeer#6877 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic taqdir, 'destiny; fate; divine decree; that which God ordains'; we note the sa▶Aima#6917 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoing▶Eshal#7004 in the U.S.A modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)'; the tradi▶Kainat#7056 in the U.S.From Arabic kainat, 'the universe; the world; all creation; all that exists'▶Zunaisha#7222 in the U.S.A modern Urdu/Pakistani-style name, often glossed 'beautiful; pleasant', with no firmly atteste▶Barkat#7273 in the U.S.From Arabic barakah (Urdu/Punjabi barkat), 'a blessing; abundance; prosperity; divine grace'; u▶Meerab#7441 in the U.S.A form of Merab — from Hebrew, 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); newly popular i▶Sifat#7517 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu sifat, 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' — often the attributes of▶Amreen#7596 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, variously 'abundant; prosperous; full of life' and 'heavenly; of the heavens'▶Fiza#7693 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu faiza/fiza, 'a gentle breeze; fresh air; abundance; overflowing'▶Ibadat#7716 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu ibadat, 'worship; devotion; acts of worship; service to God' — we note the sac▶Farishta#7765 in the U.S.From Persian farishta, 'angel,' a word rooted in the sense of one who is sent - a messenger. It▶Samreen#7869 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, variously 'fruitful; abundant', and 'a beautiful/soft woman' (linked to samar▶Anabiya#7971 in the U.S.A modern Arabic/Urdu name, variously linked to anbiya ('the prophets') and read as 'one protect▶Aaima#8048 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aaima, linked to a'imma ('leaders; imams') and to a sense of 'safe; protected.'▶Shazia#8852 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'▶Falak#9099 in the U.S.From the Arabic falak, 'the sky; the heavens; a celestial sphere/orbit'▶Izna#9150 in the U.S.A modern Urdu/Arabic name, variously linked to a root 'brilliance; a shining leaf'; routes unce▶Laiba#9248 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, 'the most beautiful woman in heaven; a houri of paradise'▶Mahreen#9294 in the U.S.From the Persian — mah, 'moon', + -reen (a suffix), hence 'like the moon; of moon-like beauty'▶Naimal#9343 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (lin▶Waniya#9489 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'a gift from God; a gentle rain/cloud'; sources vary, s▶Mahum#9921 in the U.S.Mahum comes from the Persian mah, moon, and is used in Urdu-speaking cultures as a girls' name ▶Mehnoor#9977 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonligh▶Ruhaani#10101 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul; divine' (from ruh, 'the soul/spirit'); we▶Savera#10120 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu savera, 'the dawn; morning; daybreak' (a symbol of hope and a new beginning▶Shifa#10138 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu shifa, 'healing; a cure; recovery' (a symbol of restoration and mercy)▶Mahrosh#10191 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name meaning 'like the moon; moon-faced' (from mah, 'moon'), a poetic image of b▶Farhat#10508 in the U.S.From the Arabic Farhat (Farha), 'joy; happiness; delight; gladness.' Used across Arabic and Urd▶Shanzay#10926 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name often read as 'royal; palace-worthy; graceful' (linked to shah, 'king'). Po▶Shiza#10933 in the U.S.An Urdu/Persian name often read as 'a gift; something precious; a treasured thing.' Popular in ▶Zarnish#11064 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name Zarnish, 'gold embroidery; the glitter or sheen of gold,' from zar ('gold')▶Zarish#11212 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name Zarish, often glossed as 'golden' or 'a golden flower,' from the Persian el▶Muqadas#11787 in the U.S.From the Arabic and Urdu muqaddas, 'sacred; holy; sanctified.' A reverent virtue name used most▶Mehak#11821 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu 'mehak' (mahak), 'fragrance, aroma, sweet scent.' It is a poetic name used ▶Wania#12040 in the U.S.Wania is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'gift' or 'a caring, gentle one; the one who is desired'. ▶Tamanna#12129 in the U.S.Tamanna is an Urdu and Hindi name from a word of Arabic origin meaning 'desire,' 'wish,' or 'he▶Afreen#12154 in the U.S.From the Persian afarin (afreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement,' also carrying a sense of '▶Alveera#12198 in the U.S.Alveera is a name used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities, variously linked to 'loyalty; d▶Ariha#12256 in the U.S.Ariha is an Arabic and Urdu girl's name usually glossed as 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent'. It is ▶Arshi#12264 in the U.S.Arshi is an Urdu and Persian name usually glossed as 'heavenly' or 'of the sky', from arsh ('th▶Shalamar#12267 in the U.S.Shalamar reads as a spelling of Shalimar, a Persian and Urdu word famous from the Shalimar Gard▶Hasrat#12598 in the U.S.From the Arabic-rooted Hasrat, widely used in Urdu, 'longing; a deep yearning or wish.' A poeti▶Gazal#12928 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian Gazal - the ghazal, a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related Arabic ro▶Menaal#13119 in the U.S.Menaal is a spelling of Minal or Manal, an Arabic name from a root meaning 'to attain' or 'to r▶Rooh#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, 'd▶Ruhee#13205 in the U.S.Ruhee is a spelling of Ruhi, a name used in Hindi and Urdu drawn from ruh, 'soul' or 'spirit' -▶Shabnam#13250 in the U.S.Shabnam is a Persian and Urdu name meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew' (shab, 'night,' plus nam, 'mo▶Simra#13277 in the U.S.A name used in South Asia, often linked to the Arabic thamra / simar ('fruit; reward, yield'). ▶Takdeer#13284 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Punjabi takdeer (Arabic taqdir), 'destiny; fate; divine decree' — the idea of▶Zirwa#13417 in the U.S.From an Arabic root carried into Urdu, dhirwa/zirwa, 'peak; summit; the highest point' — used a▶Abrish#13441 in the U.S.Used as a girls' name in Urdu-speaking families. Explanations vary: some link it to Persian abr▶Afsana#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 So▶Anum#13590 in the U.S.An Arabic-rooted name used widely in Urdu-speaking Pakistan, usually glossed 'blessing' or 'gif▶Areesha#13601 in the U.S.From Arabic 'arsh, 'throne', giving Areesha the sense 'throne of God' or 'heavenly'. Widely use▶Bareen#13678 in the U.S.From the Persian barin (borne into Urdu as Bareen), 'exalted; highest; most sublime' — a word o▶Sheza#13895 in the U.S.Sheza, also spelled Shiza, is used in Arabic and Urdu naming traditions with the sense of 'beau▶Enayat#13954 in the U.S.From Arabic inayat, 'care; favor; solicitude' — the attentive kindness one person shows another▶Nishat#13963 in the U.S.Nishat comes from the Arabic nashat, meaning 'joy, cheerfulness, liveliness, or energy,' and is▶Farzana#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 'garden▶Humna#14060 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu for 'happiness; good fortune; blessing.' A warm name of well-being.▶Ifra#14086 in the U.S.Ifra is used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families and is generally read as a short form of Ifr▶Javeria#14168 in the U.S.Javeria is the common Urdu spelling of Juwayriya (Juwairiyah), borne by Juwayriya bint al-Harit▶Kainaat#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 mar▶Kinara#14369 in the U.S.Kinara is best known in the U.S. as the Swahili word for the seven-branched candleholder used i▶Maheen#14484 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Maheen, meaning 'like the moon' (from mah, 'moon') and also 'fine; delica▶Mehnaz#14560 in the U.S.From Persian mah/meh ('moon') and naz ('pride, grace, coquetry, glory'), read together as 'glor▶Mehrin#14561 in the U.S.From the Persian mehr ('sun; the sun's warmth; kindness; love; affection'), used in Persian and▶Mehwish#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 a▶Noorain#14678 in the U.S.From Arabic nur, 'light', in its dual form — nurayn/noorain, 'two lights'. The name carries the▶Naaz#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 n▶Nida#14744 in the U.S.From the Arabic nida, 'call; voice; summons'. Widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, in Türk▶Noorulain#14762 in the U.S.From Arabic nur al-ayn, 'light of the eye' — an affectionate phrase for a beloved child or a ch▶Rubab#14838 in the U.S.Rubab is used in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities. It is remembered above all as the name o▶Sabar#14903 in the U.S.From the Arabic sabr, 'patience; steadfast endurance' — a core virtue in Islamic teaching, trea▶Sahiba#14912 in the U.S.From Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib ('companion; master; owner'), widely used in Urdu, Punjab▶Sameen#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 t▶Afsa#15229 in the U.S.A short name used in Arabic- and Urdu-speaking families, most likely a clipped form of names su▶Kashish#15255 in the U.S.Kashish is a Hindi and Urdu given name meaning 'attraction,' 'allure,' or 'a pull toward someon▶Aroush#15559 in the U.S.Aroush is a Persian and Urdu name, commonly explained as 'angel' or the 'first ray of heaven', ▶Bisma#15628 in the U.S.From the Arabic root b-s-m, 'to smile,' behind basma/bisma, 'a smile.' Widely used in Urdu-spea▶Ebadat#15817 in the U.S.From the Arabic and Urdu ibadat, 'worship; acts of devotion (to God)' — a word central to Islam▶Farheen#15945 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Farheen, 'joyful; happy; glad; cheerful.' A bright, feeling-rich name comm▶Faryal#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 femi▶Sajni#16593 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu sajni, 'beloved; sweetheart; a dear one' — a tender word often sung in poet▶Mahveen#16711 in the U.S.Built on the Persian mah, 'moon' — the element behind Mahnoor and Mahtab — giving a sense of 'm▶Maryum#16775 in the U.S.Maryum is an Urdu spelling of Maryam, the form of Mary honoured in both Christianity and Islam ▶Mushtaq#16834 in the U.S.From the Arabic mushtaq, 'longing, yearning, desirous' - in poetry and devotional writing, the ▶Muskaan#16835 in the U.S.Muskaan (also spelled Muskan) is a Hindi and Urdu name meaning 'smile.' It is a warm, widely us▶Niyamat#16960 in the U.S.Niyamat is a form of Arabic ni'mat (nima), 'blessing, favor, God's bounty', widely used in Urdu▶Raunak#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 to▶Roshni#17145 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu roshni, 'light; brightness; radiance' (from Persian roshan, 'bright'). A wa▶Sahib#17180 in the U.S.From the Arabic sahib, 'lord; master; companion; owner.' In Sikh usage it is a title of great r▶Sanam#17181 in the U.S.Sanam is a Persian and Urdu word meaning 'beloved, sweetheart' - literally 'idol', from the Ara▶Saima#17184 in the U.S.From Arabic saima, the feminine of sa'im — 'one who fasts', a name of devotion widely used in A▶Shama#17255 in the U.S.Shama comes from the Persian and Urdu shama, meaning 'lamp' or 'candle,' a poetic image of ligh▶Zareena#17706 in the U.S.A spelling of Zarina, from the Persian zar, 'gold' — so 'golden; of gold.' The name is used acr▶Rizwana#17927 in the U.S.The feminine form of the Arabic Ridwan ('acceptance; contentment; the good pleasure of God'; al▶Khushbu#18691 in the U.S.Khushbu is a Hindi and Urdu girl's name meaning 'fragrance' or 'sweet smell.' It comes from Per▶Ramsha#18928 in the U.S.Ramsha is an Urdu girl's name commonly explained as 'a bunch of flowers' or 'a gathering of blo▶LaveezaLaveeza is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'graceful; of good conduct; well-mannered.' Used in Sout▶ShahnoorFrom Persian and Urdu shah ('king') plus nur ('light') — 'king of light' or 'royal light.' A lu▶VirasatFrom the Punjabi and Urdu virasat, 'heritage; legacy; inheritance' (of Arabic root). A meaningf▶
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What are popular Urdu girl names?
Widely used Urdu girl names include Hafsa, Aiza, Sidra and Yasmeen. They are common across Pakistan and steadily growing among Urdu-speaking families in the U.S.
What is a beautiful Urdu name for a girl with meaning?
Sitara means star, Jannat means paradise, and Iman means faith. All three are as meaningful as they are melodic.
Are Urdu girl names rare in the United States?
Yes — almost all of the 128 Urdu girl names we track sit far outside the American top 1,000, which makes them distinctive while remaining deeply familiar within the community.