Nawaz
Nawaz is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who cherishes, kind, caressing”.
| Meaning | One who cherishes, kind, caressing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | نواز |
| Pronunciation | nah-WAAZ |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Nawaz
Nawaz comes from the Persian verb navākhtan, to caress or treat kindly, and as a word ending it means 'one who favours or cherishes', as in gharib-nawaz (kind to the poor), a title of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. On its own and in compounds such as Shahnawaz and Nawazuddin it is a classic South Asian Muslim name. Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif is a well-known bearer.
Is Nawaz a Muslim name?
Nawaz is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it has been used by Muslims in South Asia for centuries, often as part of compound names like Shahnawaz.
Where is the name Nawaz used?
Common among Muslims in India and Pakistan, both alone and in compound names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nawaz mean?
Nawaz means 'One who cherishes, kind, caressing'. It comes from Persian.
Is Nawaz a Muslim name?
Nawaz is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it has been used by Muslims in South Asia for centuries, often as part of compound names like Shahnawaz.
How do you write Nawaz in Arabic?
Nawaz is written نواز in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nawaz?
Nawaz is pronounced nah-WAAZ.