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 | |||