زمریالی

Zmarialai

boyPashto

Zmarialai is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lion-hearted, brave as a lion”.

MeaningLion-hearted, brave as a lion
GenderBoy
OriginPashto
Arabic spellingزمریالی
Pronunciationzmuh-ree-YAH-lay
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Zmarialai

Zmarialai (also Zemaryalai) is a Pashto compound name built on zmarai, 'lion', and is usually explained as 'brave as a lion' or 'lion-like hero'. It is a native Pashto name used by Afghan families. A well-known bearer is the Afghan archaeologist Zemaryalai Tarzi, who excavated at Bamiyan.

Is Zmarialai a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Zmarialai is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim Pashtun families in Afghanistan.

Where is the name Zmarialai used?

Used mainly among Pashtuns in Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Zmarialai

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zmarialai mean?

Zmarialai means 'Lion-hearted, brave as a lion'. It comes from Pashto.

Is Zmarialai a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Zmarialai is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim Pashtun families in Afghanistan.

How do you write Zmarialai in Arabic?

Zmarialai is written زمریالی in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zmarialai?

Zmarialai is pronounced zmuh-ree-YAH-lay.

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