نُوَّاب
Nawab
نواب
Say it: na-WAAB · /nə.ˈʋaːb/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning
“Deputy, governor; noble”
نائب، حاکم، امیر
In the Quran
إِنَّ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ لَحَلِيمٌ أَوَّٰهٌۭ مُّنِيبٌۭ
بےشک ابراہیم بڑے تحمل والے، نرم دل اور رجوع کرنے والے تھے
Lo! Abraham was mild, imploring, penitent.
Surah Hud (سُورَةُ هُودٍ) · 11:75Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – مُّنِيبٌۭ (نواب/نائب is not in the Quran; the root occurs only as أناب/مُنِيب (turning to Allah), a different sense)
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Questions about Nawab
What does Nawab mean?
Nawab means “Deputy, governor; noble”. In Urdu: نائب، حاکم، امیر.
Is Nawab a boy or girl name?
Nawab is a boy's name.
What is the origin of Nawab?
Nawab is of Arabic origin.
Is Nawab in the Quran?
Quranic root. See Surah Hud, ayah 11:75.
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