Nayab
Nayab is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Rare, precious, unique”.
| Meaning | Rare, precious, unique |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | نایاب |
| Pronunciation | naa-YAAB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nayab
Nayab comes from the Urdu and Persian word nāyāb, which literally means 'not found'. Something that can hardly be found is rare and precious, and that is the sense the name carries. People use the word for valuable things that are difficult to obtain. As a girls' name it presents a daughter as one of a kind, and it is especially popular with Pakistani families; Nayyab is another spelling.
Is Nayab a Muslim name?
Nayab is used by Muslim families, mostly in Pakistan. It is an Urdu and Persian word rather than an Arabic one and means rare and precious.
How popular is Nayab?
Nayab is popular in Pakistan and among Pakistani families abroad.
Gifts with the name Nayab
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nayab
Names similar to Nayab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayab mean?
Nayab means 'Rare, precious, unique'. It is of Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Nayab a Muslim name?
Nayab is used by Muslim families, mostly in Pakistan. It is an Urdu and Persian word rather than an Arabic one and means rare and precious.
How do you pronounce Nayab?
Nayab is pronounced naa-YAAB.
Is Nayab a boy or girl name?
Nayab is usually a girl name.