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Qandahar

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Meaning

From the name of Qandahar, a city in Afghanistan

Linguistic Origin

Pashto

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic قندهار
Urdu قندھار
Persian قندهار
Turkish Kandahar
Bengali কান্দাহার
Pashto کندهار
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Qandahar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Qandahar, a city in Afghanistan', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Qandahar, like Kandahar, is a historic Afghan city, known in antiquity as Alexandria Arachosia.

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Etymology

The name of Kandahar in its Arabic-Persian spelling, the southern Afghan city and first Durrani capital.

Notable Historical Usage

Kandahar was the first capital of the Durrani Empire and holds the shrine of the Cloak of the Prophet.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across Pashtun communities.