Indian name meaning
Begum
♀ GirlBe·gum · 2 syllables
A lady of rank; a queen
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Begam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| B | e | g | u | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
2 + 5 + 3 + 6 + 4 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Begum carries the name number 2.
About the name Begum
Begum is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lady of rank; a queen.”
Spoken aloud it is Be·gum — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Begam; both spellings are the same name. Begum is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Begum mean?
Begum means “A lady of rank; a queen.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Begum a boy or a girl name?
Begum is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Begum?
Begum is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Begum?
Begum has 2 syllables and is said as Be·gum.
What are the other spellings of Begum?
Begum is also commonly spelled Begam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Begum?
In the Chaldean system, Begum has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Begum a common name in India?
Begum appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Begum?
For a brother to Begum, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Babar, Afroz, Arman or Farman all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Begum?
Anum, Erum, Kusum or Anjum share Begum's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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