Choosing your baby’s name can be a lovely way to connect with family, language and heritage. You might be drawn to its sound, its meaning or the memories it holds for someone you love.
This collection of Pakistani boy names and meanings brings together ideas to explore as you make your shortlist. Pakistani families use names from several linguistic and cultural traditions, so a name used in Pakistan may also be familiar in other countries.
The names are arranged alphabetically to make browsing easier. Where relevant, the list distinguishes a name’s meaning from its historical or religious associations.
English spellings can vary, and similar-looking names do not always have the same meaning. Before settling on a favourite, consider its spelling in the original language, how your family pronounces it and how it sounds with your surname.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with A
Names used by Pakistani families come from several languages. This selection brings together Arabic names and names with Persian or Turkish roots that are also used in Pakistan.
- Aamir: Of Arabic origin, meaning prosperous or flourishing. Also written Amir, although that spelling can represent a different name.
- Abbas: An Arabic name meaning stern or austere, with longstanding associations in Islamic history.
- Abdullah: Meaning servant of Allah, this Arabic name expresses devotion.
- Abid: An Arabic name meaning worshipper.
- Abrar: Meaning righteous or virtuous in Arabic; used as a masculine name in Pakistan.
- Adil: An Arabic name meaning fair or just. Also written Aadil.
- Afzal: Meaning better or superior, from Arabic.
- Aftab: The Persian word for sun, also used in Urdu. A bright, nature-inspired choice.
- Ahmad : An Arabic name meaning most praiseworthy. Ahmed is another spelling.
- Ahsan: Meaning most beautiful or most handsome in Arabic.
- Akhtar: A Persian-origin name meaning star. It is used for both boys and girls.
- Ali: Meaning elevated or lofty in Arabic, with an important place in Islamic history.
- Amin: An Arabic name meaning trustworthy or truthful. Also written Ameen.
- Anwar: Meaning brighter or more luminous in Arabic.
- Arman: A Persian-origin name associated with hope, longing or a cherished wish. Also written Armaan.
- Asad: The Arabic word for lion, offering a straightforward animal-inspired meaning.
- Ashfaq: An Arabic-origin name associated with kindness and compassion.
- Asim: Meaning protector in Arabic. Aasim is another spelling.
- Atif: An Arabic name meaning affectionate or kind.
- Aurangzeb: A Persian compound meaning ornament of the throne, associated with the Mughal emperor.
- Ayaz: A name of Turkish origin meaning frost or cold, dry air, also used in Pakistan.
- Azad: Meaning free or independent in Persian and Urdu. Also written Azaad.
A spelling note: Aamir (عامر), meaning prosperous, and Amir (امیر), meaning prince or commander, are different names even though their English spellings sometimes overlap.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with B, C and D
- Babar: A name associated with the meaning tiger, also written Babur. It has a historical connection to the founder of the Mughal Empire.
- Badr: Meaning full moon, this Arabic-origin name is also used in Urdu.
- Bakhtiar: Meaning fortunate or lucky. This Persian-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Bakhtiyar.
- Bilal: An Arabic-origin name associated with moisture or moistening, with a longstanding place in Muslim naming traditions.
- Burhan: Meaning proof or clear evidence, this name comes from an Arabic word also used in Urdu.
- Chaman: Meaning garden or flower garden in Urdu, from Persian. A nature-inspired name used across South Asian communities.
- Chiragh: Meaning lamp or light in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Charagh or Chiraagh.
- Danish: Meaning knowledge, wisdom or understanding in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Daanish.
- Daniyal: The form of Daniel used in Urdu and several other languages. Its Hebrew meaning is God is my judge.
- Dilawar: Meaning brave, bold or courageous in Urdu, from Persian.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with E
These names are used in Urdu-speaking families, although their linguistic roots are Arabic. English spellings sometimes begin with either E or I.
- Ehsan: Meaning kindness, generosity or doing good for others. Also written Ihsan.
- Ehtisham: Meaning grandeur, magnificence or glory. A name with a dignified meaning, also spelled Ihtisham.
- Ejaz: Meaning miracle or something extraordinary. Other spellings include Ijaz and Ejaaz.
- Enayat: Meaning favour, kindness or gracious care. Also written Inayat, reflecting a different English rendering of the same name.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with F and G
- Faraz: Meaning height, elevation or ascent in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Faraaz.
- Farhan: Meaning happy or joyful. This Arabic-origin name is also used by Urdu-speaking families.
- Farrukh: Meaning fortunate, happy or auspicious. A Persian-origin name used in Urdu.
- Gohar: Meaning pearl, jewel or precious stone in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Gauhar, and used for both boys and girls.
- Gulfam: Meaning rose-coloured or like a flower. This Persian-origin name brings a floral meaning to the list.
- Gulzar: Meaning garden or flower garden in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Gulzaar.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with H
- Haider: Meaning lion, this Arabic-origin name is used in Urdu and is associated with Hazrat Ali. Other spellings include Haidar and Hyder.
- Hamid: Meaning one who praises, particularly one who praises God. The spelling Haamid distinguishes it from Hameed, which means praiseworthy.
- Hasan: Meaning good or beautiful. This Arabic-origin name has longstanding religious and family associations in Pakistan. Also written Hassan.
- Hilal: Meaning crescent moon, from an Arabic word also used in Urdu. A celestial choice, also spelled Hilaal.
- Humayun: Meaning fortunate, auspicious or royal. This Persian-origin name is used in Urdu and is associated with the Mughal emperor. Also written Humayoon.
- Hussain: A diminutive form of Hasan, carrying the meaning good or beautiful. It is closely associated with Imam Hussain. Other spellings include Husain and Hussein.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with I and J
- Iftikhar: Meaning pride, honour or a source of pride. This Arabic-origin word is also used in Urdu. Another spelling is Iftikhaar.
- Iqbal: Meaning prosperity or good fortune in Urdu, from Arabic. The name also has a literary connection through the poet Muhammad Iqbal.
- Irfan: Meaning knowledge, understanding or spiritual insight. An Arabic-origin name used in Urdu, also written Irfaan.
- Jahangir: Meaning conqueror of the world. This Persian compound is used as a name in Urdu and is associated with the Mughal emperor. Also written Jehangir.
- Javed: Meaning eternal or everlasting in Urdu, from Persian. Other spellings include Jawed and Javaid.
- Jawad: Meaning generous or giving. This Arabic-origin name is used by Urdu-speaking families and can also be written Jawwad.
- Junaid: An Arabic-origin name derived from a diminutive of the word for army, commonly explained as a small army. Also written Junayd.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with K
- Kamal: Meaning excellence, completeness or perfection in Urdu, from Arabic. Also written Kamaal.
- Kamran: Meaning successful, fortunate or achieving one’s wishes. This Persian-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Kamraan.
- Karim: Meaning generous, kind or noble. An Arabic-origin name used by Urdu-speaking families, also spelled Kareem.
- Kashif: Meaning discoverer or one who reveals. This Arabic-origin name is also used in Urdu. Another spelling is Kaashif.
- Khurram: Meaning happy, cheerful or flourishing in Urdu, from Persian. A choice with an uplifting meaning, also written Khuram.
- Khurshid: Meaning sun in Urdu, from Persian. Also spelled Khursheed, this name is used for both boys and girls.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with L and M
- Latif: Meaning gentle, kind or refined. This Arabic-origin name is also used in Urdu and can be written Lateef.
- Liaquat: Meaning ability, merit or capability in Urdu, from Arabic. Other spellings include Liaqat and Liyaqat.
- Mansoor: Meaning victorious or supported. An Arabic-origin name used in Urdu, also written Mansur.
- Masood: Meaning fortunate, happy or prosperous. This Arabic-origin name can also be written Masoud.
- Mazhar: Meaning manifestation or a place where something becomes apparent. This Arabic-origin word is also used as a name in Urdu.
- Mohsin: Meaning benefactor or someone who does good for others. The Urdu form of an Arabic-origin name, also written Muhsin.
- Mumtaz: Meaning distinguished or outstanding. This Arabic-origin name is used in Urdu for both boys and girls.
- Murad: Meaning wish, desire or something sought. An Arabic-origin word used in Urdu, also spelled Muraad.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with N
- Nabeel: Meaning noble or honourable. This Arabic-origin name is used by Urdu-speaking families and can also be written Nabil.
- Nadeem: Meaning a close companion or friend. An Arabic-origin name used in Urdu, also spelled Nadim.
- Nasir: Meaning helper, supporter or defender. This Arabic-origin name can also be written Naasir.
- Naushad: Meaning new happiness or fresh joy. A Persian-origin name used in Urdu, also written Naushaad or Noushad.
- Naveed: Meaning good news or glad tidings in Urdu, from Persian. Other spellings include Navid and Naved.
- Niaz: A Persian-origin name associated with devotion, humility or an offering. The Urdu word has several related meanings depending on context. Also written Niyaz.
- Nisar: Meaning an offering or sacrifice. In Urdu, the word also conveys devotion through expressions about giving oneself for someone or something.
- Noor: Meaning light or radiance. This Arabic-origin word is used in Urdu, and the name is used for both boys and girls. Also written Nur.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with O, P and Q
- Owais: An Urdu spelling of the Arabic name Uways, commonly interpreted as little wolf. Other spellings include Awais and Uwais.
- Parvez: A Persian-origin name meaning fortunate or happy, also used in Urdu. Other spellings include Pervez and Parvaiz.
- Purdil: Meaning brave or courageous in Urdu, from Persian. The name combines words expressing the idea of being full of heart.
- Qaisar: Meaning emperor, this word is used in Urdu and ultimately comes from the title Caesar. Also written Qaiser or Qaysar.
- Qamar: Meaning moon, from an Arabic word also used in Urdu. This celestial name is used for both boys and girls.
- Qasim: Meaning one who distributes or shares out. An Arabic-origin name used by Urdu-speaking families, also written Qaasim.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with R
- Rafiq: Meaning friend, companion or ally. This Arabic-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Rafique or Rafeeq.
- Rahat: Meaning comfort, relief or rest. An Arabic-origin word used in Urdu, this name is given to both boys and girls.
- Rashid: Meaning rightly guided or following the right path. This Arabic-origin name is used by Urdu-speaking families. Also written Rasheed.
- Riaz: Meaning gardens or meadows. The Urdu form of an Arabic-origin name, also written Riyaz.
- Rizwan: Meaning contentment, satisfaction or approval. This Arabic-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Ridwan.
- Roshan: Meaning bright, shining or illuminated in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Raushan, this name is used for both boys and girls.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with S
- Sarmad: Meaning eternal or everlasting. This Arabic-origin word is used in Urdu and also has a literary association with the poet Sarmad.
- Shahbaz: Meaning royal falcon. This Persian-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Shehbaz.
- Shahzad: Meaning prince or king’s son. A Persian-origin name used by Urdu-speaking families, also spelled Shehzad.
- Shayan: Meaning worthy, deserving or suitable in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Shaayan.
- Sikandar: The form of Alexander used in Urdu, through Persian. Its ultimate Greek meaning is defender of men. Also spelled Sikander.
- Sohail: Associated with Canopus, a bright star known as Suhail in Arabic. This name is used in Urdu and can also be written Suhail or Suhayl.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with T and U
- Tahir: Meaning pure or clean. This Arabic-origin name is used in Urdu and can also be written Taahir.
- Taimur: Meaning iron, this name has Turkic roots and is used by Pakistani families. Other spellings include Timur and Temur.
- Tanveer: Meaning illumination or bringing light. An Arabic-origin word used as a name in Urdu, also written Tanvir.
- Tariq: Meaning one who comes at night or a night visitor. This Arabic-origin name is also used in Urdu and can be written Tareq.
- Tasawwur: Meaning imagination, contemplation or a mental picture. This Arabic-origin word is used in Urdu. Another spelling is Tasavvur.
- Ubaid: A diminutive of the Arabic word for servant, often explained as little servant. This name is used by Urdu-speaking families and can also be written Obaid.
- Umair: A diminutive form of Umar, connected with the Arabic root for life. Also written Umayr.
- Umar: Meaning flourishing or long-lived. This Arabic-origin name has longstanding use among Pakistani families. Other spellings include Omar and Omer.
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Pakistani Boy Names That Start with V, W, Y and Z
Some Urdu names have English spellings beginning with either V or W. These variants are grouped together and counted as one name.
- Vaqar / Waqar: Meaning dignity, honour or prestige. An Arabic-origin name used in Urdu, also written Waqaar.
- Vaseem / Waseem: Meaning handsome or good-looking. An Arabic-origin name used by Urdu-speaking families, also spelled Vasim or Wasim.
- Yasir: An Arabic-origin name connected with ease, also used in Urdu. Other spellings include Yaasir and Yassir.
- Yawar: Meaning helper, supporter or companion in Urdu, from Persian. Also written Yaavar.
- Zafar: Meaning victory, triumph or success. This Arabic-origin word is used in Urdu and has a literary association with the poet Bahadur Shah Zafar.
- Zeeshan: Meaning dignified or possessing glory. This name is used in Urdu and combines Persian and Arabic elements. Also spelled Zishan.
- Zia: Meaning light, radiance or splendour. An Arabic-origin name used in Urdu, also written Ziya.
- Zubair: An Arabic-origin name commonly interpreted as strong or firm. It is used by Urdu-speaking families and can also be written Zubayr.
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