Badakhshan

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Meaning

Region in Afghanistan (Famous for rubies)

Origin

Persian

Global Spellings

Arabic بدخشان
Urdu بدخشاں
Persian بدخشان
Turkish Badahşan
Bengali বাদাখশান
Pashto بدخشان
The name Badakhshan is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Region in Afghanistan (Famous for rubies)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Badakhshan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Badakhshan is a historic mountainous region spanning Afghanistan and Tajikistan, famed since antiquity for its rubies and lapis lazuli.