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Lahore

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Meaning

Heart of Pakistan

Linguistic Origin

Urdu

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic لاهور
Urdu لاہور
Persian لاهور
Turkish Lahor
Bengali লাহোর
Pashto لاهور
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Lahore is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Heart of Pakistan', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Lahore is a major historic city in Pakistan, long a cultural capital of the Mughal Empire and home to the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Lahore, the Mughal and Sikh capital of the Punjab, city of the Badshahi Mosque and Data Darbar.

Notable Historical Usage

Lahore was a Mughal capital and holds the Badshahi Mosque and the shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh, author of the earliest Persian treatise on Sufism.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across South Asian communities.