نایاب

Nayaab

girlPersian / Urdu

Nayaab is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rare, precious, hard to find”.

MeaningRare, precious, hard to find
GenderGirl
OriginPersian / Urdu
Arabic spellingنایاب
Pronunciationnah-YAAB
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nayaab

Nayaab is the Persian and Urdu word nāyāb, literally 'not to be found', used to mean rare or precious. It is a modern and popular girl's name in Pakistan. The doubled 'a' shows the long final vowel; Nayab is the simpler spelling.

Is Nayaab a Muslim name?

Nayaab is a Persian-Urdu name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Nayaab used?

Mainly used in Pakistan and India.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayaab mean?

Nayaab means 'Rare, precious, hard to find'. It comes from Persian / Urdu.

Is Nayaab a Muslim name?

Nayaab is a Persian-Urdu name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Nayaab in Arabic?

Nayaab is written نایاب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nayaab?

Nayaab is pronounced nah-YAAB.

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