نغمة

Naghma

girlArabic, via Persian / Urdu

Naghma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Melody, tune, song”.

MeaningMelody, tune, song
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, via Persian / Urdu
Arabic spellingنغمة
PronunciationNUGH-mah
Arabic rootن غ م (n-gh-m) — melody
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Naghma

Naghma comes from the Arabic naghma, 'a melody' or 'a musical note', a word that passed into Persian and Urdu. The 'gh' represents the Arabic letter ghayn. It is a popular girl's name in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India; the Afghan singer Naghma is a famous bearer.

Is Naghma a Muslim name?

Yes. Naghma is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'melody', used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Naghma used?

Popular in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

Gifts with the name Naghma

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Spellings and variants of Naghma

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naghma mean?

Naghma means 'Melody, tune, song'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian / Urdu.

Is Naghma a Muslim name?

Yes. Naghma is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'melody', used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

How do you write Naghma in Arabic?

Naghma is written نغمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Naghma?

Naghma is pronounced NUGH-mah.

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