Indian name meaning
Nawab
♂ BoyNa·wab · 2 syllables
A prince; a governor; a noble
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| N | a | w | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
5 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Nawab carries the name number 6.
About the name Nawab
Nawab is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A prince; a governor; a noble.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·wab — 2 syllables. Nawab turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nawab mean?
Nawab means “A prince; a governor; a noble.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Nawab a boy or a girl name?
Nawab is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nawab?
Nawab is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Nawab?
Nawab has 2 syllables and is said as Na·wab.
What is the numerology number of the name Nawab?
In the Chaldean system, Nawab has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Nawab a common name in India?
Nawab appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Nawab?
For a sister to Nawab, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Nadia, Naira, Najiya or Shahida all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nawab?
Zainab, Mehtab, Aftab or Rabab share Nawab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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