Baghdad

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Meaning

Capital of Iraq; Gift of God

Origin

Persian/Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic بغداد
Urdu بغداد
Persian بغداد
Turkish Bağdat
Bengali বাগদাদ
Indonesian Bagdad
Pashto بغداد
Baghdad is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Capital of Iraq; Gift of God'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

In Persian/Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Baghdad is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Baghdad is the historic capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, founded in 762 CE, which grew into one of the great centres of learning and scholarship in the medieval Islamic world.