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Afghan & Pashtun Muslim Names

Pashto and Dari names used by Muslim families in Afghanistan and Pashtun areas of Pakistan. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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271 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

Abdul-Ahad — Servant of the OneAbdul-Baqi — Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Baseer — Servant of the All-SeeingAbdul-Basir — Servant of the All-SeeingAbdul-Ghaffar — Servant of the Ever-ForgivingAbdul-Ghafur — Servant of the Most ForgivingAbdul-Hai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdul-Haqq — Servant of the TruthAbdul-Hasib — Servant of the ReckonerAbdul-Hayy — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdul-Khaliq — Servant of the CreatorAbdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who AnswersAbdul-Qadeer — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdul-Qahar — Servant of the All-Subduing (God)Abdul-Qahhar — Servant of the All-PrevailingAbdul-Qayyum — Servant of the Self-SubsistingAbdul-Saboor — Servant of the Most PatientAbdul-Shakoor — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdul-Wadood — Servant of the Most LovingAbdul-Wakeel — Servant of the TrusteeAbdul-Wakil — Servant of the Trustee (God)Abdul-Wali — Servant of the Protecting FriendAbdul-Wasi — Servant of the All-EncompassingAbdul-Zahir — Servant of the ManifestAbdulhaq — Servant of the TruthAbolfazl — Father of virtue; man of excellenceAfsar — Crown; officer, chiefAftab — The sun, sunshineAfzal — Best, most excellent, superiorAgha — Lord, master, chiefAghaa — Lord, master, chiefAhmadullah — One who praises God greatlyAimal — Usually explained as hope, aspirationAjmal — Most beautiful, handsomestAkbar — Greater, greatestAkhtar — Star; good fortuneAlireza — ʿAli al-Riḍa, the eighth ImamAlisher — Ali the lionAmanullah — Protection and safety of GodAqa — Master, lord, sirArash — Name of Iran's legendary archer heroAref — Knowing, wise; one who knows GodAria — Noble; AryanArio — Noble; AryanArman — Hope, ideal, aspirationAryan — NobleAsadullah — Lion of GodAsif — Gatherer; name of Solomon's ministerAtal — Hero, championAtiqullah — Freed by GodBabar — Tiger; braveBaber — TigerBabur — TigerBahir — Dazzling, brilliant, outstandingBahram — Victorious; the planet MarsBakht — Luck, good fortuneBaryalai — Successful, victoriousBasir — Seeing, perceptive, insightfulBehnam — Of good name, reputableBehrouz — Fortunate, prosperous; of good daysBehruz — Fortunate, having good daysBehzad — Well-born, of noble birthBijan — Name of a hero in the ShahnamehBobur — TigerBorhan — Proof, clear evidenceDaanish — Knowledge, learning, wisdomDalir — Brave, bold, courageousDanesh — Knowledge, learningDanish — Knowledge, learning, wisdomDaoud — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDariush — One who holds firm to the goodDarvish — Dervish; humble, ascetic seekerDavood — Beloved; the Prophet DavidDawood — Beloved (Prophet David)Ebrahim — Abraham, father of manyEhsan — Doing good with excellence, benevolenceEhsanullah — God's kindness, beneficence of GodEnayat — Kindness, favour, careEraj — Name of a legendary Iranian princeErfan — Spiritual knowledge, gnosisEsmatullah — Protection of GodFaez — Winner, successful, triumphantFaheem — Intelligent, understandingFahim — Intelligent, understandingFarhad — Persian name of a legendary loverFaridullah — Unique one of GodFaridun — Name of a legendary Persian kingFarshad — Very happy; joyful with splendourFarshid — Radiant glory, shining splendourFarzad — Born of glory; splendidFasih — EloquentFawad — HeartFayaz — Generous, bountiful, overflowingFazal — Grace, favour, bountyFazl — Grace, bounty, favour of GodFazlullah — Grace of GodFeroz — Victorious; turquoiseFiroz — Victorious, prosperousFiruz — Victorious, triumphantForqan — The Criterion between right and wrongGhaffar — The Ever-Forgiving (a name of God)Ghani — Rich, self-sufficientGhazanfar — LionGhulam — Boy, young man; servantGohar — Jewel, pearl; essenceGulbuddin — Flower of the faithGulsher — Flower and lionHabibullah — Beloved of GodHaibat — Awe, dignity, majestyHamed — One who praises GodHameed — PraiseworthyHamidullah — Praised one of GodHaroon — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Haseeb — Esteemed, of noble descent; reckonerHashmat — Dignity, majesty, grandeurHasib — Esteemed, noble; reckonerHayat — LifeHazrat — Presence; a title of honourHekmat — WisdomHidayat — Guidance, instructionHikmat — Wisdom, knowledgeHikmatullah — Wisdom of GodHumayun — Fortunate, blessed, royalInamullah — Gift or favour of GodInayat — Kindness, favour, graceInayatullah — Care and favour of GodJahan — World, universeJahanzeb — Adorner of the worldJamshed — Shining Jam, a legendary Persian kingJamshid — Radiant Jam (a legendary king)Javad — Generous, open-handedJaved — Eternal, everlastingJavid — Eternal, everlastingJawed — Eternal, everlastingJawid — Eternal, everlastingKamran — Successful, fortunate, prosperousKarimullah — Generous one of GodKhalilullah — Friend of GodKhan — Ruler, chief, lordKhushal — Happy, prosperousKian — Royal, kingly; of the Kayanian kingsLatif — Gentle, kind, subtleLutf — Kindness, grace, gentlenessMaasoom — Innocent, protected from sinMahan — Of the moon, moon-likeMahboob — Beloved, dearMahjoob — Veiled, hidden, protectedMasih — The Messiah, the anointed oneMasood — Fortunate, lucky, happyMasoud — Fortunate, lucky, blessed with happinessMassoud — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasud — Fortunate, lucky, happyMateen — Firm, strong, steadfastMatiullah — Obedient to GodMehboob — Beloved, dearly lovedMehran — Kind, loving; related to mehr (love, sun)Milad — Birth; birthdayMirwais — Noble chief named WaisMohammad — Praised, praiseworthyMohammadreza — Muhammad and Riḍa combinedMohib — Lover, loving friendMortaza — Chosen, one who is approved (by God)Morteza — One with whom God is pleased; chosenMuhajir — Emigrant, one who migrates for GodMuhib — Lover, one who lovesMujeeb — One who responds, answerer of prayersMujib — One who answers, responsiveMursal — Sent one, messengerNabi — ProphetNader — Rare, exceptionalNaeim — Bliss, comfort, a life of easeNajeeb — Noble, of excellent characterNajeebullah — Noble one of GodNajibullah — Noble one of GodNangyalai — Honourable, brave, a man of honourNaqeeb — Leader, chief, representativeNaqib — Chief, leader, representativeNaseer — Helper, supporterNasrullah — Victory of God, help from GodNaved — Good news, glad tidingsNaveed — Good news, glad tidingsNavid — Good news, glad tidingsNaweed — Good news, glad tidingsNawid — Good news, glad tidingsNazar — Sight, gaze, regardNazir — Warner; also observer or peerNimatullah — Blessing of GodNiyaz — Need; humble offering, supplicationNoorullah — Light of GodObaidullah — Little servant of GodOmid — HopeParham — Pure, pious, one who abstains from wrongParsa — Pious, devout, abstinentParviz — Victorious, fortunatePashtoon — A Pashtun, of the Pashtun peoplePayam — Message, tidingsPayman — Promise, covenant, pactPerwez — Victorious, fortunatePeyman — Covenant, pledge, promiseQadeer — All-powerful, fully capableQaisar — Emperor, CaesarQari — Reciter of the QuranQayyum — Self-subsisting, sustainer of allQudratullah — Power of GodQurban — Sacrifice; offering that brings one near to GodRabbani — Godly, devoted to the LordRafi — Exalted, high, nobleRahmat — Mercy, blessingRahmatullah — Mercy of GodRamin — Hero of the epic 'Vis and Ramin'; joyfulRasool — MessengerRasoul — MessengerReza — Contentment, being pleased with GodRoshan — Bright, shining, illuminatedRostam — Mighty hero of the ShahnamehRustam — Mighty, valiant; the hero of the ShahnamehSabur — Very patient, enduringSafi — Pure; sincere, chosen friendSaifullah — Sword of GodSalar — Leader, commander, chiefSamad — Eternal refuge, the self-sufficientSamadi — Relating to the Eternal (al-Ṣamad)Samim — Sincere, heartfelt; the very coreSamiullah — Heard by God; God's attentive oneSanaullah — Praise of GodSardar — Commander, chief, leaderSarvar — Chief, leader, masterSattar — One who covers faults; the ConcealerSebghatullah — The colour (religion) of GodSepehr — Sky, heavens, firmamentShafiq — Compassionate, tender, kindShafiqullah — Compassionate one of GodShafiullah — Intercessor by God's leaveShahbaz — Royal falconShahin — Falcon; royal bird of preyShahram — Usually explained as joy or peace of the kingShahzada — Prince, son of a kingShakib — Patient, enduringSheheryar — King, sovereign, rulerSher — LionShirzad — Born of a lion, lion-heartedSiavash — Possessor of a black stallionSina — Honouring Ibn Sina (Avicenna)Soheil — The star CanopusSohrab — Hero of the Shahnameh, son of RostamTaimoor — IronTamim — Complete, perfect, strongTawakkul — Trust in God, reliance on GodUbaidullah — Little servant of GodUmid — HopeVahid — Unique, matchless, one of a kindVasi — Vast, all-encompassing, generousWadan — Prosperous, flourishing, inhabitedWahidullah — Unique one of GodWais — Usually explained as 'gift' or 'little wolf'Wali — Protector, guardian, friend (of God)Zabihullah — The one offered in sacrifice to GodZahed — Ascetic, devout, detached from worldly thingsZaheer — Helper, supporter, backerZaher — Manifest, evident, apparentZahir — Manifest, evident; also bright, shiningZakir — One who remembers GodZalmay — Young man, youthZaman — Time, era, ageZaryab — Gold; golden waterZia — Light, brightness, radianceZiauddin — Light of the faithZiaullah — Light of GodZmarai — LionZmaray — LionZmarialai — Lion-hearted, brave as a lion

Girl names (236)

Adela — Just, fair, uprightAfifa — Chaste, pure, virtuousAfsaneh — Legend, fable, storyAnushe — Eternal; happy, blessedAqila — Intelligent, sensible womanArezo — Wish, hope, longingArezoo — Wish, hope, longingArzoo — Wish, desire, longingAzadeh — Free, noble-mindedBahaar — Spring, springtimeBahar — Spring, blossomingBanafsha — Violet (the flower)Banafshah — Violet (flower)Banafshe — Violet (flower)Banou — Lady, noblewomanBaseera — Insight, clear perceptionBasira — Insight, discernmentBeenish — Insight, vision, perceptionBehnaz — Best charm, finest graceBenafsha — Violet (flower)Bita — Unique, matchlessBreshna — LightningCanan — Beloved, sweetheartDarakhshan — Shining, radiant, brilliantDarya — Sea, great riverDelara — Adorner of the heart, belovedDelaram — One who soothes the heartDiba — Silk brocade, fine silkDildora — Holder of hearts, belovedDilnasheen — Pleasing to the heart, delightfulDilruba — Heart-stealer, captivating belovedDonya — The worldDordaneh — Unique pearl; precious oneDurdana — A single precious pearlDurdanah — Single precious pearlDurkhanai — Heroine of the romance Adam Khan and DurkhanaiElaheh — Goddess; divine being (poetic)Elham — InspirationFaeza — Successful, victoriousFahima — Intelligent, wiseFahimeh — Intelligent, understandingFakhria — Honourable; source of prideFariba — Charming, enchanting, captivatingFarishta — AngelFarkhanda — Fortunate, blessed, auspiciousFarkhunda — Auspicious, fortunate, blessedFaryal — Usually explained as angelic, fairy-likeFarzanah — Wise, learnedFarzaneh — Wise, learnedFawziya — Successful, triumphantFazilat — Virtue, excellence, meritFereshta — AngelFereshteh — AngelFeroza — TurquoiseFiruza — TurquoiseForough — Light, radiance, brightnessFreshta — AngelGauhar — Pearl, jewel, gemGhazal — GazelleGhazaleh — GazelleGolnaz — Flower-like graceGowhar — Jewel, pearl; essenceGul — Rose, flowerGulalai — Flower-like, lovely as a flowerGulbadan — Rose-bodied, delicate as a roseGulbahar — Spring flowerGulnaz — Graceful as a flowerGulpari — Flower fairyHamasa — Epic; heroism, courageHameeda — PraiseworthyHanifa — Upright in faith, true believerHawa — Eve; living, life-givingHila — Hope, wishHoma — Mythical bird of good fortuneHosai — Deer, gazelleHumaira — Little rosy one, fair-skinnedJaleh — Dew, dewdropKhatera — Memory, cherished remembranceKhorshid — Sun, sunlightKimia — Alchemy, elixir; something rare and preciousKosar — Abundance; a river in paradiseLailuma — Generally linked to Laila, nightLaleh — TulipLatifa — Gentle, kind, gracefulMahbanu — Lady of the moon, moon-like ladyMahbooba — BelovedMahboobah — Beloved, darlingMahbuba — Beloved, dearly lovedMahbubah — Beloved, darlingMahbubeh — BelovedMahgol — Moon flower; as beautiful as moon and flowerMahin — Greatest, noblest; also linked to the moonMahjabeen — One whose brow shines like the moonMahnaz — Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moonMahpara — Piece of the moonMahrukh — Moon-faced, with a face like the moonMahsa — Like the moonMahshid — Moonlight, radiance of the moonMahtab — MoonlightMahvash — Moon-like, beautiful as the moonMalalai — Grief-stricken; name of an Afghan heroineManizha — Name of a heroine in the ShahnamehManizheh — Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature'Marhaba — Welcome, greetingMarjan — Coral; small pearlsMarzia — Pleasing (to God), contentedMarziyeh — One who is pleasing to God, well-pleasingMasooda — Fortunate, happy, luckyMasouda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasuda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMehrnaz — Grace of the sun; loving and charmingMina — Blue enamel, azure glass; also Mina near MakkahMitra — Friendship, covenant; the sunMojdeh — Good news, glad tidingsMojgan — EyelashesMozhgan — EyelashesMujgan — EyelashesMuska — SmileNaghma — Melody, tune, songNaghmeh — Melody, song, tuneNagin — Gemstone set in a ring; jewelNagma — Melody, song, tuneNaheed — The planet VenusNahid — The planet VenusNajeeba — Noble, of excellent lineageNajeebah — Noble, excellent, well-bornNajia — Saved, safe, deliveredNajiba — Noble, excellentNarges — Narcissus flowerNargess — Narcissus flowerNargis — Narcissus flowerNasrin — Wild roseNastaran — Wild rose, eglantineNazaneen — Sweetheart, darling, delicate beautyNazanin — Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovelyNazifa — Clean, pureNazila — Graceful, charming, delicateNazo — Delicate, graceful, cherishedNegar — Beloved; painting, image of beautyNegin — Gemstone set in a ring, jewelNegina — Gemstone, jewel set in a ringNelofar — Lotus, water lilyNilofar — Water lily, lotusNiloofar — Water lily, lotusNiloufar — Water lily, lotusNooria — Luminous, of lightNooshin — Sweet, pleasantNushin — Sweet, pleasantOrzala — Usually explained as 'flame, spark of fire'Paimana — Cup; measurePakeeza — Pure, clean, chastePalwasha — Ray of light, moonbeamParastoo — Swallow (the bird)Pari — Fairy; a beautiful, graceful beingParisa — Like a fairy, fairy-facedParissa — Fairy-like, like a fairyParvaneh — Butterfly; mothParvin — The Pleiades star clusterParwana — Butterfly, mothPashtana — Pashtun womanRaahilah — Traveller (feminine)Raha — Free, released; (Arabic) rest, comfortRaheela — Traveller, one who journeysRahila — Traveller; a riding camel fit for journeysRangina — Colourful, vibrantRazia — Content, pleased, satisfiedRaziya — Content, satisfied, pleased (with God)Reyhaneh — Sweet basil, fragrant plantRoshanak — Little light, bright starRoya — Vision, dreamRukhsana — Shining, bright; of radiant faceSadaf — Seashell, mother-of-pearlSadiqa — TruthfulSahar — The time just before dawnSamaneh — Usually explained as a small songbird, quailSanam — Beloved (in poetry)Setareh — StarShabana — Of the night, nocturnalShabnam — Dew, morning dewShabnum — Dew, morning dewShagofa — Blossom, budShahla — Woman with dark blue-grey eyesShahrbanoo — Lady of the landShahrzad — Of noble lineage (the storyteller of the Thousand and One Nights)Shaima — Having a beauty mark; of good characterShaista — Polite, well-mannered, worthyShakila — Well-formed, beautifulShakilah — Beautiful, well-formedSheida — Lovelorn, passionately in loveShirin — Sweet, pleasant, charmingShokufeh — Blossom, budShukria — Gratitude, thankfulnessSiddiqa — Truthful, sincereSima — Face, countenance, appearanceSitara — StarSoheila — Like the star CanopusSoraya — The Pleiades star clusterSoudabeh — Name of a queen in the ShahnamehSpogmai — MoonSpogmay — MoonSpozhmai — MoonSpozhmay — MoonStorai — StarStoray — StarSuraya — The Pleiades star clusterTabassum — Smile, smilingTahereh — Pure, chaste, virtuousTahmina — Often explained as strong, valiantTahmineh — Strong, brave; wife of RostamTamana — Wish, desire, hopeTamanah — Wish, desire, longingTamanna — Wish, desire, longingTaraneh — Song, melodyTorpekai — Black-haired, with dark locksVida — Visible, evident, apparentWagma — Gentle breezeWajma — Gentle breezeWazhma — Gentle breezeWazhmah — Breeze, gentle windWisal — Union, reunion, closeness in loveYalda — Birth; the longest night of the yearYasaman — Jasmine flowerYasamin — Jasmine flowerZareen — Golden, made of goldZareena — GoldenZarghoona — Green, verdant, flourishingZarghuna — Green, verdant, flourishingZarlasht — Usually explained as golden, like a golden branchZarmina — Usually explained as 'golden'Zeba — Beautiful, gracefulZhila — Usually explained as dew or pure brightnessZiba — BeautifulZohal — Saturn (the planet)Zohra — Flower; bright, radiantZohreh — Venus; bright shining starZuhal — Saturn (the planet)