Agha
Agha is a Muslim boy name of Turkic origin, meaning “Lord, master, chief”.
| Meaning | Lord, master, chief |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkic |
| Written as | آغا |
| Pronunciation | AH-gah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Agha
Agha began as a Turkic title for a lord or chief. In the Ottoman and Safavid worlds it was held by military commanders and men of standing. The word then travelled into Pashto, Urdu and Persian as an honorific, and in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan it became part of both given names and surnames, as with Agha Khan or the poet Agha Shahid Ali. Modern Turkish writes it aga, with a soft g.
Is Agha a Muslim name?
Turkic rather than Arabic, it serves Muslim families both as an honorific and as a given name, with a feeling of respect and rank.
How popular is Agha?
Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan still use it, and it was once found throughout the Ottoman lands.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agha mean?
Agha means 'Lord, master, chief'. It is of Turkic origin.
Is Agha a Muslim name?
Turkic rather than Arabic, it serves Muslim families both as an honorific and as a given name, with a feeling of respect and rank.
How do you pronounce Agha?
Agha is pronounced AH-gah.
Is Agha a boy or girl name?
Agha is usually a boy name.