نرجس

Narjis

girlArabic, from Persian nargis

Narjis is a Muslim girl name meaning “Narcissus flower”.

MeaningNarcissus flower
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, from Persian nargis
Arabic spellingنرجس
PronunciationNAR-jis
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Narjis

Narjis is the Arabic form of the Persian nargis, the narcissus flower, adopted into Arabic long ago. The name has special importance for Shia Muslims, as Narjis Khātūn is remembered as the mother of the twelfth Imam, Muḥammad al-Mahdī. It is used in Iraq, Lebanon, Iran and among Shia families in Pakistan and India.

Is Narjis a Muslim name?

Yes. Narjis is a Muslim name, the Arabic form of a Persian flower name, and is especially cherished by Shia Muslims as the name of the mother of Imam al-Mahdī.

Where is the name Narjis used?

Popular among Shia families in Iraq, Lebanon, Iran and South Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Narjis mean?

Narjis means 'Narcissus flower'. It comes from Arabic, from Persian nargis.

Is Narjis a Muslim name?

Yes. Narjis is a Muslim name, the Arabic form of a Persian flower name, and is especially cherished by Shia Muslims as the name of the mother of Imam al-Mahdī.

How do you write Narjis in Arabic?

Narjis is written نرجس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Narjis?

Narjis is pronounced NAR-jis.

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