Alamgir
Alamgir is a Muslim boy name of Persian (from Arabic ʿālam) origin, meaning “World-conqueror, seizer of the world”.
| Meaning | World-conqueror, seizer of the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian (from Arabic ʿālam) |
| Written as | عالمگیر |
| Pronunciation | AH-lam-geer |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Alamgir
Alamgir puts the Arabic alam, world, together with the Persian gir, seizing, so it describes one who takes hold of the world. It was the reign title of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who died in 1707 and is remembered as Alamgir. He also sponsored the legal compendium known as al-Fatawa al-Alamgiriyya. Families in Pakistan and Bangladesh still give it to their sons.
Is Alamgir a Muslim name?
Best known as Emperor Aurangzeb's title, this Persian compound with an Arabic first half is used by Muslim families in South Asia.
How popular is Alamgir?
Indian, Pakistani and especially Bangladeshi families give it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alamgir mean?
Alamgir means 'World-conqueror, seizer of the world'. It is of Persian (from Arabic ʿālam) origin.
Is Alamgir a Muslim name?
Best known as Emperor Aurangzeb's title, this Persian compound with an Arabic first half is used by Muslim families in South Asia.
How do you pronounce Alamgir?
Alamgir is pronounced AH-lam-geer.
Is Alamgir a boy or girl name?
Alamgir is usually a boy name.