Nayyab
Nayyab is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Rare, precious”.
| Meaning | Rare, precious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | نایاب |
| Pronunciation | nai-YAAB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Nayyab
Nayyab is a variant of Nayab, based on the Urdu-Persian nāyāb, which means rare or precious. Pakistani families often like to double the y, though this barely affects the way the name is said. The meaning is the same in both spellings. Parents pick it as a loving way of saying their daughter is unique and treasured; Nayaab is a further variant.
Is Nayyab a Muslim name?
Nayyab is a Pakistani Muslim favourite. It is an Urdu and Persian word, not an Arabic one, for something rare and precious.
How popular is Nayyab?
Nayyab is mostly found in Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora.
Gifts with the name Nayyab
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nayyab
Names similar to Nayyab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayyab mean?
Nayyab means 'Rare, precious'. It is of Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Nayyab a Muslim name?
Nayyab is a Pakistani Muslim favourite. It is an Urdu and Persian word, not an Arabic one, for something rare and precious.
How do you pronounce Nayyab?
Nayyab is pronounced nai-YAAB.
Is Nayyab a boy or girl name?
Nayyab is usually a girl name.