158 Pakistani Baby Names From the Land Of The Pure

Are you expecting a baby and so looking for some perfect Pakistani baby names with meanings? Then you’re at the right place. Pakistan is a predominantly Muslim country where the naming process is strongly influenced by Islam, high-ranking clergy, and religious scholars (1). In Pakistan, names hold a deep significance and reflect the rich history and diverse cultural influences that have shaped the nation. In South Asian Muslim communities, some men may possess a hereditary honorific name or title, which signifies social standing or affiliation with a particular clan or region. On the other hand, Muslim women's names often include female honorific titles such as Begum, Khatoon, and Sultana, which indicate social status or respect. Naming Muslim children is often guided by family traditions, leading to diverse practices even within a single family. For instance, one child may adopt the father's name as a surname, while another might adopt the family name (2). Naming male babies after the prophets and female children after influential women featured in the Quran is common in Pakistan. Also, names derived from Turkish, Arabic and Persian languages are common. Baby boys can be given as many as two or three first names at the time of birth. Out of these names, one is selected to be the ‘most called name’. Baby girls are not given more than two names. Just like most Muslim nations, the use of surnames or family names is not as prominent as in Western countries. If the person has more than two given names, the full name would consist only of the given names. He may append his father's most-called name to his given name if he wants. Another convention is to prefix the given name with a title associated with their tribe. As for the women, the full name is composed of only the first names, appended to father’s most called names. After marriage, her full name is attached with the most-called name of her husband. With roots in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and regional languages, Pakistani baby names encompass a spectrum of meanings. Here’s a comprehensive list of Pakistani baby names with meanings to get you started on the naming journey.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Darain		Boy	Double
Yadid		Boy	A beloved friend
Fahmi		Boy	An understanding man
Aynoor		Girl	A beautiful and gorgeous woman
Mehwish		Girl	As beautiful as the moon
Vaneeza		Unisex	Graceful; Adorable; Charming
Kachela		Boy	A surname for the Samma tribe people found along banks of Indus River in Pakistan
Gulrukh		Girl	Flower appearance
Guls		Girl	Flower
Gulsan		Girl	A garden
Harnail		Boy	One who comes from Harnai, a city of Pakistan
Hukaymah		Girl	Umaymah's and Ruqayqah's granddaughter
Hukayman		Girl	The daughter of the reciter of the Quran
Khaan		Boy	Ruler, He who is the king
Shamas		Boy	Candle; Light; He is the sun; Flame; Celestial lamp
Sharnaz		Unisex	Pride of the king
Shehla		Girl	Dark brown; Dark red; Almost black; Goat's eye
Aqidah		Girl	Faith; Belief in something.
Aqsaa		Girl	Utmost; Farthest; Pinnacle.
Arafaa		Girl	Name of a mountain close to Mecca
Arfaana		Girl	Wise; Wisdom; Decisiveness
Aroos		Girl	One who is extraordinarily beautiful
Arubiyyah		Girl	One who is fluent; Eloquent
Ashofta		Girl	One who is excited, anxious and confused in love
Atafah		Girl	One who is affectionate and compassionate
Ateebah		Girl	Something that is soft, gentle and delicate
Ateef		Girl	One who is affectionate and compassionate
Ateefah		Girl	One who is affectionate and compassionate
Ateera		Girl	Fragrant; Like perfume
Atfah		Girl	She who is compassionate and affectionate
Atfat		Boy	Affection; Compassion
Atheel		Boy	One who is high in status or nobility
Atiyyaat		Girl	Gifts
Atiyyatullah		Girl	The gift from Allah
Attaf		Boy	Protector of the weak and oppressed
Attarah		Girl	Perfume seller or perfume maker
Atubah		Girl	One who is soft, gentle and delicate
Auraq		Boy	Dust colored, or sand colored
Awadil		Boy	Justice and fairness; One who is fair and just
Awaidia		Girl	A consoler
Awaisha		Girl	One who is having a good life
Awaiza		Girl	Consoler
Awamil		Boy	Active; Effective; One who has a role
Awamila		Girl	An active and industrious woman
Awamira		Girl	Long-lived
Awamiri		Boy	Long-lived
Awani		Boy	Helper; Supporter
Awarif		Girl	A woman who is intelligent, wise, and knowledgeable
Awdiya		Girl	Valleys
Awj		Boy	Height; Pinnacle; Top
Awja		Girl	Pinnacle; Top; The highest point
Awlya		Boy	Good friend and companion
Awmar		Boy	Long-lived; One who has a long life
Awrad		Boy	Rose-colored; Rosy; One with healthy and youthful-looking skin
Ayaneh		Girl	Like a long night
Ayyubi		Boy	One who is like prophet Ayyub; Patient; Humble; Virtuous
Ayyubia		Girl	A woman who is like prophet Ayyub in patience
Azayiz		Girl	One who is mighty, powerful and respectable
Azeeb		Boy	Fresh and sweet
Azeebah		Girl	Something or someone that's fresh or sweet
Azzaa		Girl	Female gazelle
Baarizah		Girl	A prominent personality
Baashir		Boy	One who is known for his bravery and loyalty
Badawi		Boy	Bringer of good news or good tidings
Badeea		Girl	She who is smart, creative and innovative
Badeeda		Girl	Specimen or example
Badiha		Girl	Intuition or instinct
Badrah		Girl	To be early; To be ahead of others
Baghisha		Girl	Light rain affecting a small area.
Baharan		Girl	Spring or springtime
Bahayah		Girl	Beauty and radiance
Baheela		Girl	A beautiful woman.
Baheenah		Girl	A beautiful woman
Baheerah		Girl	An extremely beautiful and radiant woman.
Bahiriya		Girl	Brilliant; Prominent; Renowned
Bahisa		Girl	Seeker, explorer and learner
Bahnaz		Girl	The most lovable
Bairbel		Boy	Precious gemstones
Bambad		Boy	Early morning
Barjabeen		Girl	A bright star
Berezat		Boy	Exalted
Birousk		Boy	Light or radiance
Bizhan		Boy	A character in Shahnameh
Buraid		Boy	Noble man
Chamali		Boy	The one who serves water
Changaz		Boy	An extremely brave man
Charlesh		Boy	Chief of the tribe
Chashida		Boy	An experienced man
Chawish		Boy	Leader of the tribe
Cheragh		Boy	Lamp
Daumaa		Girl	Sea or ocean
Durdanah		Girl	Gold; Ruby; Pearl
Durnaz		Girl	Beautiful like pearls; Adorable
Ejlaal		Boy	To honor; To exalt
Esfandyar		Boy	A character in Shahnameh
Etizaaz		Boy	To become mighty; To become honored
Fazli		Boy	A kind and graceful man
Fidvi		Boy	One who is ready to sacrifice himself
Ghazanfer		Boy	A brave man
Gulfaam		Boy	One who is rose-faced

Infographic: Unique Pakistani Baby Names With Meanings

Pakistani baby names display a fascinating blend of culture, history, and religion. With a diverse array of choices inspired by Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and regional languages, each name carries its own unique charm and meaning. From traditional classics to modern innovations, this infographic will enable you to delve into some of the unique Pakistani baby name choices for your little one.

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