ميرغني

Mirghani

boySudanese, from the al-Mirghani family name

Mirghani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Of the al-Mirghani family”.

MeaningOf the al-Mirghani family
GenderBoy
OriginSudanese, from the al-Mirghani family name
Arabic spellingميرغني
Pronunciationmeer-GHAH-nee
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mirghani

Mirghani comes from al-Mīrghanī, the family of Muhammad ʿUthmān al-Mīrghanī, who founded the Khatmiyya Sufi order in the nineteenth century. The order is very influential in Sudan and Eritrea, and families devoted to it often name sons Mirghani in honour of its leaders. The origin of the family name itself is usually traced to a place or ancestor and is not a simple Arabic word.

Is Mirghani a Muslim name?

Yes. Mirghani is a Muslim name in Sudan, given in honour of the al-Mirghani family who lead the Khatmiyya Sufi order.

Where is the name Mirghani used?

Specific to Sudan and Eritrea, especially among followers of the Khatmiyya order.

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Spellings and variants of Mirghani

Al-MirghaniMerghaniMirghany

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mirghani mean?

Mirghani means 'Of the al-Mirghani family'. It comes from Sudanese, from the al-Mirghani family name.

Is Mirghani a Muslim name?

Yes. Mirghani is a Muslim name in Sudan, given in honour of the al-Mirghani family who lead the Khatmiyya Sufi order.

How do you write Mirghani in Arabic?

Mirghani is written ميرغني in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mirghani?

Mirghani is pronounced meer-GHAH-nee.

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