نگین

Nagin

girlPersian

Nagin is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gemstone set in a ring; jewel”.

MeaningGemstone set in a ring; jewel
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingنگین
Pronunciationnah-GEEN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nagin

Nagin is a spelling of the Persian Negīn, the gemstone set in a ring, used figuratively for something precious. The name is popular in Iran and Afghanistan, and in Pakistan it is usually written Nageen. It should not be confused with the Hindi nāgin ('female snake'), which is a different word.

Is Nagin a Muslim name?

Nagin (Negin) is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Where is the name Nagin used?

Used in Iran (Negin), Afghanistan and Pakistan (Nageen).

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Spellings and variants of Nagin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nagin mean?

Nagin means 'Gemstone set in a ring; jewel'. It comes from Persian.

Is Nagin a Muslim name?

Nagin (Negin) is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

How do you write Nagin in Arabic?

Nagin is written نگین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nagin?

Nagin is pronounced nah-GEEN.

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