نغمه

Naghmeh

girlPersian (from Arabic naghma)

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

MeaningMelody, song, tune
GenderGirl
OriginPersian (from Arabic naghma)
Arabic spellingنغمه
Pronunciationnagh-MEH
Arabic rootن غ م (n-gh-m) — melody, tune
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Naghmeh

Naghmeh is the Persian form of the Arabic naghma, a melody or tune. Persian pronounces the final -a as -eh, giving Naghmeh. It is a popular girls' name in Iran, while Afghans and South Asians use the related Naghma and Nagma.

Is Naghmeh a Muslim name?

Yes. Naghmeh is used by Muslim families, mainly in Iran. It is the Persian form of an Arabic word for melody.

Where is the name Naghmeh used?

Common in Iran; Naghma is used in Afghanistan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naghmeh mean?

Naghmeh means 'Melody, song, tune'. It comes from Persian (from Arabic naghma).

Is Naghmeh a Muslim name?

Yes. Naghmeh is used by Muslim families, mainly in Iran. It is the Persian form of an Arabic word for melody.

How do you write Naghmeh in Arabic?

Naghmeh is written نغمه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Naghmeh?

Naghmeh is pronounced nagh-MEH.

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