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NahrawanIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

River in Paradise

Pronunciation: NAH-rah-wan

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Name
Nahrawan
Meaning
River in Paradise
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
NAH-rah-wan
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nahrawan mean?

Nahrawan is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "River in Paradise". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: NAH-rah-wan. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

نہروان

ایک مشہور مقام جس میں ایک بڑا دریا ہے نهراوان ، عراق میں واقع ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

نهراوان

مكان مشهور بنهر عظيم يسمى نهراوان في العراق

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

NAH-rah-wan

IPA

/ˈnɑːhrɑːwɑːn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Nahrawan is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is River in Paradise. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GreenYellow

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: The name Nahrawan is a 3 Life Path Number, indicating creativity, self-expression, and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

PeacefulCalmSerenTranquilP = PatientC = CalmS = SereneT = Tranquil

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

The name Nahrawan is mentioned in the Quran as one of the rivers in Paradise, making it a spiritually significant name.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Nahrawan holds significant cultural importance in Islamic history. It is mentioned in various hadiths (sayings of the prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) as one of the many rivers in Paradise. This name is often used as a symbol of peace, serenity, and tranquility within Islamic and Arabic literature, poetry, and art.
In Islamic theology, the name Nahrawan represents a deeper spiritual meaning. It is an allusion to the river that flows in Paradise, where the faithful will drink from and be refreshed after their long journey in the world. The name reminds Muslims of the promise of eternal peace and serenity in the afterlife, and serves as a source of comfort and motivation for believers to endure the hardships of life and strive towards righteousness.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Battle of Nahrawan took place in 651 AD between the forces of the Islamic caliphate, led by Ali ibn Abi Talib, and the Byzantine Empire, led by the Byzantine general, Heraclius.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Nahrawan

A famous place with a great river Nahrawan in Iraq

🇵🇰Urdu

نہروان

ایک مشہور مقام جس میں ایک بڑا دریا ہے نهراوان ، عراق میں واقع ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

نهراوان

مكان مشهور بنهر عظيم يسمى نهراوان في العراق

🇮🇳Hindi

नहरावान

एक प्रसिद्ध स्थान जिसमें एक बड़ी नदी है नहरावान, इराक में स्थित है

🇦🇫Pashto

نهراوان

یو مشهور ځای چی په عراق کیو یوه لویه سیندره لری نهراوان

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