Zalmay
Zalmay is a Muslim boy name of Pashto origin, meaning “Young man, youth”.
| Meaning | Young man, youth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Pashto |
| Written as | زلمی |
| Pronunciation | zal-MAY |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Zalmay
Zalmay comes straight from the Pashto word zalmay, meaning young man or youth, and it carries a feeling of energy and readiness. It is a characteristic Afghan and Pashtun name rather than an Arabic one. Its most familiar bearer internationally is Zalmay Khalilzad, the Afghan-American diplomat. Other spellings include Zalmai and Zalmi, and the name is common among Pashtuns on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Is Zalmay a Muslim name?
Zalmay is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one, but in practice it is widely used by Muslim Pashtun families. It is common in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How popular is Zalmay?
Pashtuns in Afghanistan and in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa use it widely.
Gifts with the name Zalmay
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Spellings and variants of Zalmay
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zalmay mean?
Zalmay means 'Young man, youth'. It is of Pashto origin.
Is Zalmay a Muslim name?
Zalmay is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one, but in practice it is widely used by Muslim Pashtun families. It is common in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Zalmay?
Zalmay is pronounced zal-MAY.
Is Zalmay a boy or girl name?
Zalmay is usually a boy name.