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Name
Nawaz
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

The first name Nawaz is a male name that carries the meaning 'the caresser' or 'the caressed one'. It comes from the Persian word navâz (نواز), which stands for 'to caress'. In the countries of the Persian region, Nawaz is a relatively common first name.

What does the name Nawaz mean?

Nawaz is a male first name that means 'the caresser' or 'the caressed one'. It is derived from the Persian word navâz (نواز), which means 'to caress'. The name is especially prevalent in Pakistan.

Where does the name Nawaz come from?

Nawaz has Persian roots and means 'the caresser' or 'the caressed one'.

How do you pronounce Nawaz?

Na-waz

Popularity

In Germany, Nawaz is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not gained significance in the German first name charts. Its best result was in 2007, ranking 1,383rd in the Italian first name charts. In the last ten years, Nawaz has been used as a first name there less than 10 times, which places it at 2,650th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 3,150th in Italy.

Frequently asked questions about the name Nawaz

What does the name Nawaz mean?

Nawaz means 'the caresser' or 'the caressed one' and is derived from the Persian word navâz (نواز), which means 'to caress'.

Where does the name Nawaz come from?

The name Nawaz has Persian roots and is common in Bengali, Indian, Pakistani, and Persian languages.

How popular is the name Nawaz?

Nawaz is particularly common in Pakistan and enjoys a certain popularity there.

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