نازیہ

Nazia

girlUrdu / Persian

Nazia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Proud, graceful, delicate”.

MeaningProud, graceful, delicate
GenderGirl
OriginUrdu / Persian
Arabic spellingنازیہ
PronunciationNAA-zee-ah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nazia

Nazia is generally regarded as a South Asian name built on the Persian nāz (grace, pride, charm), so it is understood as graceful or one to be proud of. It is written نازیہ in Urdu and is not a classical Arabic name. It became widely known through the Pakistani pop singer Nazia Hassan, whose 'Aap Jaisa Koi' made her a star in 1980.

Is Nazia a Muslim name?

Nazia is a South Asian Muslim name with a Persian root rather than an Arabic one. It is very common among Muslims in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

Where is the name Nazia used?

Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, particularly for girls born from the 1970s onward.

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Spellings and variants of Nazia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nazia mean?

Nazia means 'Proud, graceful, delicate'. It comes from Urdu / Persian.

Is Nazia a Muslim name?

Nazia is a South Asian Muslim name with a Persian root rather than an Arabic one. It is very common among Muslims in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

How do you write Nazia in Arabic?

Nazia is written نازیہ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nazia?

Nazia is pronounced NAA-zee-ah.

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