بختاور

Bakhtawar

girlPersian / Urdu

Bakhtawar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fortunate, blessed with luck”.

MeaningFortunate, blessed with luck
GenderGirl
OriginPersian / Urdu
Arabic spellingبختاور
Pronunciationbukh-TAA-war
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Bakhtawar

Bakhtawar combines Persian bakht (luck) with the suffix -āwar (bearing, possessing), so it means 'one who brings or has good fortune'. It is a popular girls' name in Pakistan and northern India. Well-known bearers include Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari, daughter of Benazir Bhutto. In some regions it has also been used for boys.

Is Bakhtawar a Muslim name?

Yes. Bakhtawar is a Persian-Urdu name widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Bakhtawar used?

Popular in Pakistan, especially Sindh and Punjab, and among Indian Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Bakhtawar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bakhtawar mean?

Bakhtawar means 'Fortunate, blessed with luck'. It comes from Persian / Urdu.

Is Bakhtawar a Muslim name?

Yes. Bakhtawar is a Persian-Urdu name widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Bakhtawar in Arabic?

Bakhtawar is written بختاور in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bakhtawar?

Bakhtawar is pronounced bukh-TAA-war.

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