آغا

Agha

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Agha is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lord, master, chief”.

MeaningLord, master, chief
GenderBoy
OriginTurkic
Arabic spellingآغا
PronunciationAH-gah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Agha

Agha is a Turkic title meaning lord or chief, used under the Ottomans and Safavids for military commanders and notables. It passed into Persian, Urdu and Pashto as an honorific, and in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran it became part of personal and family names, as in Agha Khan or Agha Shahid Ali. Turkish spells it ağa.

Is Agha a Muslim name?

Yes, Agha is used by Muslim families as a title or name. It is Turkic rather than Arabic and carries a sense of respect and status.

Where is the name Agha used?

Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and historically across the Ottoman world.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Agha mean?

Agha means 'Lord, master, chief'. It comes from Turkic.

Is Agha a Muslim name?

Yes, Agha is used by Muslim families as a title or name. It is Turkic rather than Arabic and carries a sense of respect and status.

How do you write Agha in Arabic?

Agha is written آغا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Agha?

Agha is pronounced AH-gah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.