Pakistan is a multi-ethnic and multi-language Islamic country that has unique values and customs. Located on the western border of India, Pakistan has a history of conquest and migration and is diverse in many ways.
Pakistani names are derived from Arabic or Indo-Persian roots and could be based on the ethnic, familial, regional, and religious traditions. Pakistanis’ respect for their tribes and the family identity reflects in how they name their children.
A child is given his father’s name as the last name, with the first name being a common or general one shared by several others. They may include their tribe’s name as well in some cases. In this MomJunction post, we give you a list of beautiful Pakistani baby boy names with their meanings. Choose one that suits your baby boy the best.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Ali | Elevated, prominent, superior | Boy | |||
Arham | The one filled with compassion | Boy | |||
Aryan | Beyond anyone's strength | Boy | |||
Ayaan | They are inclined towards God | Boy | |||
Faizan | One who is charitable | Boy | |||
Hamza | strong, steadfast, Loin | Boy | |||
Huzaifa | A name of the one who acipmanies the Prophet | Boy | |||
Rayan | Brilliant; Bright and radiant; Heaven; A variant of name Ray | Boy | |||
Rohaan | One who is as pure as a spirit | Boy | |||
Atfat | Affection, compassion. | Boy | |||
Atheel | One who is high in status or nobility. | Boy | |||
Attaf | Protector of the weak and oppressed. | Boy | |||
Auraq | Dust colored, or sand colored | Boy | |||
Awadil | Justice and fairness, one who is fair and just. | Boy | |||
Awamil | Active, effective, or one who has a role. | Boy | |||
Awamiri | Long-lived | Boy | |||
Awan | Moment, or time | Boy | |||
Awani | Helper, or supporter | Boy | |||
Awj | Height, pinnacle, top | Boy | |||
Awlya | Good friend and companion. | Boy | |||
Awmar | Long-lived, one who has a long life | Boy | |||
Awrad | Rose colored, or rosy, one with healthy and youthful looking skin. | Boy | |||
Ayamin | One who is blessed, the blessed one. | Boy | |||
Aysar | One who is better off, or living better. | Boy | |||
Ayyubi | One who is like prophet Ayyub, patient, humble and virtuous. | Boy | |||
Azban | Fresh and sweet. A variant of Azeeb. | Boy | |||
Azeeb | Fresh and sweet | Boy | |||
Baashir | One known for his bravery and loyalty. | Boy | |||
Badawi | Bringer of good news or good tidings | Boy | |||
Bairbel | Precious gem stones. | Boy | |||
Bambad | Early morning. | Boy | |||
Berezat | Exalted | Boy | |||
Birousk | Light or radiance. | Boy | |||
Bizhan | Name of a character in Shahnameh. | Boy | |||
Buraid | A noble man. | Boy | |||
Chamali | The one who serves water. | Boy | |||
Changaz | An extremely brave man. | Boy | |||
Charlesh | Chief of the tribe. | Boy | |||
Chashida | An experienced man. | Boy | |||
Chawish | Leader of the tribe. | Boy | |||
Cheragh | Lamp | Boy | |||
Darain | Double | Boy | |||
Dastageer | Helper or supporter | Boy | |||
Dayyaan | A mighty ruler, judge , protector, | Boy | |||
Durab | A big door. | Boy | |||
Ejlaal | To honor, To exalt | Boy | |||
Elaf | Safety, or security | Boy | |||
Esfandyar | Name of a character in Shahnameh. | Boy | |||
Etizaaz | To become mighty, to become honored. | Boy | |||
Fahmi | An understanding man. | Boy | |||
Fazli | Kind, and graceful man. | Boy | |||
Fidvi | One who is ready to sacrifice himself. | Boy | |||
Ghazanfer | A brave man. | Boy | |||
Gulfaam | One who is rose faced. | Boy | |||
Guney | South | Boy | |||
Harnail | One who comes from Harnai, a coty of Pakistan | Boy | |||
Hazeem | A wise and intelligent man. | Boy | |||
Kachela | A Surname for Samma Tribe people found along banks of Indus River in Pakistan | Boy | |||
Khaan | Khaan means Ruler, He who is The King | Boy | |||
Mizhir | A place that is filled with flowers. | Boy | |||
Mourib | One who is fluent and eloquent. | Boy | |||
Muhallil | One who pronounces the Testimony of Faith. | Boy | |||
Muhazzim | A person who defeats others. | Boy | |||
Muzdahir | One who is blooming, thriving and prospering. | Boy | |||
Muzhir | A plant whose flowers are opening or have opened | Boy | |||
Rusul | Messengers, Message-bearers. | Boy | |||
Ruwaihim | One who is kind, compassionate and forgiving. | Boy | |||
Samama | A person who is a campanion of the Prophet | Boy | |||
Sharnaz | A name that means "a pride of the King" | Unisex | |||
Souma | Moonlight, a woman as beautiful as the moon. | Boy | |||
Tadeen | The one who informs. | Boy | |||
Tafazal | Old age, an aged man. | Boy | |||
Tahmaseb | Name of character in Shahnameh | Boy | |||
Tahoor | The one who purifies. | Boy | |||
Taial | Nature | Boy | |||
Taisir | Felicitation | Boy | |||
Tarfaan | The one who translates. | Boy | |||
Tawkeel | To trust in God. | Boy | |||
Tirdad | Name of a character in Shahnameh | Boy | |||
Tishk | Sunlight. | Boy | |||
Urrab | The one who is eloquent and fluent. | Boy | |||
Vahar | The season spring. | Boy | |||
Xobeen | Spear | Boy | |||
Yadid | A beloved friend. | Boy | |||
Yafir | The one who leaves a mark. | Boy | |||
Yamar | Life, alive. | Boy | |||
Yashem | A green leaf. | Boy | |||
Yazan | A determined man. | Boy | |||
Yazeed | He who makes progress. | Boy | |||
Yeraz | Dream | Boy | |||
Yergha | The one who strikes. | Boy | |||
Yesoob | A guiding person. | Boy | |||
Yureed | Want, desire. | Boy | |||
Zabir | One who vast knowledge of religion. | Boy | |||
Zahaar | Florist, or flower seller. | Boy | |||
Zahri | Flower-like, or fresh and good looking like a flower | Boy | |||
Zahrun | Blossom, or flower | Boy | |||
Zahur | Radiant and brilliant. | Boy | |||
Zarar | A strict, but wise person. | Boy | |||
Zauqi | Enthusiastic, or full of life. | Boy | |||