Meaning
Gem, precious stone
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
South Asia
Global Spellings
Arabic
ناجين
Urdu
نگین
Persian
ناگین
Bengali
নাগিন
Pashto
نګین
Alternate Spellings
Capturing elegance and depth, Nagin stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gem, precious stone', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Persian regions, Nagin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
While popular in Persian regions, Nagin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Reference Profile
Notable Historical Usage
From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.