نواز الدین

Nawazuddin

boyPersian and Arabic

Nawazuddin is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who cherishes the faith”.

MeaningOne who cherishes the faith
GenderBoy
OriginPersian and Arabic
Arabic spellingنواز الدین
Pronunciationnah-WAAZ-ud-deen
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nawazuddin

Nawazuddin combines the Persian nawāz (one who cherishes or favours) with the Arabic al-dīn (the religion), giving 'one who cherishes the faith'. Mixed Persian–Arabic compounds like this are typical of South Asian Muslim naming. The name is best known today through the Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Is Nawazuddin a Muslim name?

Nawazuddin is a Muslim name used in India and Pakistan. It combines a Persian word with the Arabic 'al-din' (the faith) and has a positive religious meaning.

Where is the name Nawazuddin used?

Used mainly among Muslims in North India and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Nawazuddin

Nawaz-ud-DinNawazuddeen

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nawazuddin mean?

Nawazuddin means 'One who cherishes the faith'. It comes from Persian and Arabic.

Is Nawazuddin a Muslim name?

Nawazuddin is a Muslim name used in India and Pakistan. It combines a Persian word with the Arabic 'al-din' (the faith) and has a positive religious meaning.

How do you write Nawazuddin in Arabic?

Nawazuddin is written نواز الدین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nawazuddin?

Nawazuddin is pronounced nah-WAAZ-ud-deen.

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