نوید

Navid

boyPersian

Navid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good news, glad tidings”.

MeaningGood news, glad tidings
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingنوید
Pronunciationnah-VEED
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Navid

Navid is the Persian navīd, good news or happy tidings, a word with roots in Middle Persian. It is one of the most common boys' names in Iran and is also used in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where it is sometimes spelled Naveed. Its meaning parallels the Arabic Bashir.

Is Navid a Muslim name?

Yes. Navid is a Persian name widely used by Muslim families. It is not Arabic, but it means good news, like the Arabic Bashir.

Where is the name Navid used?

Very common in Iran; Naveed is the usual spelling in Pakistan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Navid mean?

Navid means 'Good news, glad tidings'. It comes from Persian.

Is Navid a Muslim name?

Yes. Navid is a Persian name widely used by Muslim families. It is not Arabic, but it means good news, like the Arabic Bashir.

How do you write Navid in Arabic?

Navid is written نوید in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Navid?

Navid is pronounced nah-VEED.

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