Nageen
Nageen is a Muslim girl name of Persian (Urdu usage) origin, meaning “Gemstone set in a ring”.
| Meaning | Gemstone set in a ring |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian (Urdu usage) |
| Written as | نگین |
| Pronunciation | nah-GEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Nageen
Nageen (nah-GEEN) comes from the Persian negīn, the gem that sits in the setting of a ring. Persian and Urdu poets use the image for something both precious and perfectly placed, so the name suggests a cherished child. Families in Pakistan and India spell it Nageen, while in Iran the same word appears as Negin, a popular modern girls' name. It is Persian rather than Arabic and has no Arabic root.
Is Nageen a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India give Nageen, and Iranians give Negin. The word is Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is simply a lovely gem.
How popular is Nageen?
Nageen is used in Pakistan and India, while Negin is the Iranian form.
Gifts with the name Nageen
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Spellings and variants of Nageen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nageen mean?
Nageen means 'Gemstone set in a ring'. It is of Persian (Urdu usage) origin.
Is Nageen a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India give Nageen, and Iranians give Negin. The word is Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is simply a lovely gem.
How do you pronounce Nageen?
Nageen is pronounced nah-GEEN.
Is Nageen a boy or girl name?
Nageen is usually a girl name.