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NargisIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Daffodil flower

Pronunciation: NAHR-geejs

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Name
Nargis
Meaning
Daffodil flower
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
NAHR-geejs
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 Nargis mean?

Nargis is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Daffodil flower". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: NAHR-geejs. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

نرجس

حسن الحب، نبی کا موسم، اسلام میں پسندیدہ نام

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

نرجس

الحب النبى والموسم النبى، والاسم المطلوب في الإسلام

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

NAHR-geejs

IPA

/ˈnɑːr.dʒɪs/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Nargis is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Daffodil flower. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldPink

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A nurturing and caring personality, who is sensitive and empathetic towards others.

Personality

Personality Traits

DelicateGentlePureHopefulV = VirtuousL = LoyalD = Dutiful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

The daffodil flower is often associated with the prophet Joseph's (Yusuf) story in the Quran, where his brothers' evil intentions were transformed into good, much like the daffodil blooms in the darkest of winters.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Nargis is a beautiful Persian name that is derived from the word for the daffodil flower in Persian language. The daffodil is a lovely, fragrant flower that blooms in springtime. Nargis as a name is believed to reflect the beauty, grace, and elegance associated with the daffodil, and it is considered a symbol of hope and renewal in many cultures. In Islamic tradition, Persian art, and poetry, Nargis is often associated with the ephemeral beauty of flowers and the transience of life, reminding us to cherish and live in the moment.
In Islamic spiritual traditions, the name Nargis holds deep significance as a reminder of the fleeting beauty of this world and the lasting beauty of the divine. The daffodil flower represents the various qualities of the divine, such as beauty, purity, and innocence. The name Nargis can be seen as a call to look beyond the temporary beauty of this world and to focus on the eternal beauty and love of God. Nargis can also represent a reminder to live in the present moment and to appreciate the world around us, as well as a reminder of the hope and renewal that can be found through faith and spiritual growth.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Nargis was a Persian princess of the Sassanid Empire during the 6th century. The name Nargis carried significant weight in that era.

6th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Nargis Fakhri (Actress)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Nargis

Beautiful love, prophet's season, popular Muslim name

🇵🇰Urdu

نرجس

حسن الحب، نبی کا موسم، اسلام میں پسندیدہ نام

🇸🇦Arabic

نرجس

الحب النبى والموسم النبى، والاسم المطلوب في الإسلام

🇮🇳Hindi

नर्गिस

प्यार का खूबसूरत चेहरा, नबी का फूल, इस्लाम में पसंदीदा नाम

🇦🇫Pashto

نرګس

په ښاري وړکتوب، نبيو د فطرنو لمانځونکي، پښتنيو اسلامي نوم

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