Punjab

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Meaning

Five Waters (Land)

Origin

Urdu/Persian

Global Spellings

Arabic البنجاب
Urdu پنجاب
Persian پنجاب
Turkish Pencap
Bengali পাঞ্জাব
Pashto پنجاب

Alternate Spellings

The name Punjab is a classic masculine title rooted in Urdu/Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Five Waters (Land)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Punjab is a Persian compound of “panj” (five) and “ab” (water), meaning “land of five rivers.”