Sindhi given names are the first names in Sindhi language are used among Sindhi people.
Most of Sindhis are Muslims and their given names are mostly of Arabic, Persian and Turkic origin, but there are many Sindhi origin names given to children. The full name have first name, middle name (usually of the father name or a Religious personality) and last name (surname/caste), some also use titles at beginning of first names or after the middle name. [1]
Names | Meaning |
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Allah Dino | The gift of God |
Allah Bachayo | Blessed by God |
Allah Rakhio | Blessed by God |
Allah Wasayo | Blessed by God |
Allah Warayo | |
Allah Wadhayo | |
Ailaz | Request |
Achar | |
Allan | |
Akash/Akas | Sky |
Aachhu | |
Aqqan | |
Athat | Consolation, Encouragement |
Arbelo | Carefree, Fun loving |
Amb | Mango |
Babal | |
Bachal | |
Bux/Baksh | To Bestow |
Buxan/Bakshan | To Bestow |
Buxal/Bukshal | |
Burdbar | Active |
Bhooral | Fair Complexioned |
Bhooro | Fair |
Bhaag | Luck |
Baajh | Mercy |
Chand | Moon |
Chanesar | |
Chhutto | |
Chhuttal | |
Dodo/Doda | |
Dadlo | Deary, Apple Of The Eye |
Dadan | |
Dholan | Beloved |
Dhani Bux | |
Dilair | Brave |
Dungar | Mountain |
Eidan | |
Fazal Bux | |
Gul | Flower |
Gulab | Rose |
Hiro/Heero | Diamond |
Hallar | |
Hubdar | |
Hubkar | Famous, Applaud |
Hamir | |
Hajan | |
Haanv | Heart |
Haaq | Famous, Glorious, Honored |
Imam Bux | |
Juman | |
Jinsar | |
Jakhor | Struggle |
Jabal | Mountain |
Jurial | |
Janar | |
Jass | Strength, Victory |
Jaro | |
Juno | |
Jani | Dear, Beloved |
Khamiso | |
Kinayat | Sufficiency, Competency |
Kandhar | Brave, Strong |
Khudan | |
Kadan | |
Kiyas | Sympathy, Empathy |
Koral | |
Long | |
Lallan | |
Lal Bux | |
Lakhmir | |
Lakhiro | Good looking, One in a million |
Mor | Peacock |
Man | Heart |
Mithu | |
Maivo | Fruit |
Mithal | |
Misri | Crystallized Sugar |
Mehran | |
Manak | Beads, Gems |
Manjhi | |
Maakhi | Honey |
Malhar | |
Malook | Handsome |
Mocharo | Good looking, Handsome |
Mola Bux | God's Gift |
Manthar | |
Neenh | Love |
Nihan | Of the Love |
Nirwar | Sacrifice |
Naley Chango | The one with beautiful name |
Nabi Bux | |
Naban | |
Pir Buksh | |
Peeral | |
Punhu | |
Punhal | |
Pandhi | |
Pyaral | Beloved |
Pahar | Mountain |
Qurb | Love, to Thank |
Raban | |
Rab Dino | The gift of God |
Rasool Bux | |
Rawal | |
Rihan | Ease, Improvement |
Rupo | Silver |
Sachal | Honest |
Sachar | Honest |
Sawan | Monsoon |
Sarang | |
Sarvech | |
Sodho | |
Sodhal | |
Sojhro | Light |
Sanwal | |
Sarwan | |
Saindad | |
Sindhyar | |
Soomaar | |
Sumar | |
Sammar | Fruits |
Sabar/Sabal | Brave, Strong |
Sujag | Awareness, Awaken |
Sijh | Sun |
Sudheer | |
Sadoro | |
Sobharo | |
Sabhago | Lucky, Fortunate |
Sabajh | |
Shaman | |
Shinh | Lion |
Shihan | Of the lions |
Sajjan | Kind, Merciful |
Saajan | Beloved |
Saam | Protection |
Sanjar | |
Sagar | Sea, Ocean |
Sagho | Brave |
Suhan | To suit, To be appraised |
Saheth/Saaeth | Luck |
Supreen | Beloved |
Soofan | |
Sikiladho | |
Tamachi | |
Umaid/Omaid | Hope, Expectation |
Ukeer | Longing |
Urs | |
Wakhan/Vakhan | Praise, commendation |
Wallan | |
Waskar | Rain |
Zorawar | Brave, Strong |
Name | Meaning |
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Allah Dini | The gift of God |
Allah Rakhi | Blessed by God |
Allah Bachai | Blessed by God |
Allah Wasai | Blessed by God |
Allah Wadhai | |
Apahara | Fairy |
Ameeran | Wealthy |
Asoodi/Asudi | Wealthy |
Aajiyan | To Welcome |
Akasha | Sky |
Akashi | From the Skies |
Arbeli | Carefree, Fun loving |
Aika | Unity |
Aas | Hope |
Aasra | Hope |
Apaar | Endless |
Aamy | |
Baakh | |
Bhaag | Luck |
Baajh | Mercy |
Bhoori | Fair complexion |
Bachul | |
Bhaggi | Lucky one |
Bhagbhari | Lucky one |
Chandroki | Moonlight |
Gulan | Flowers |
Guddi | Doll |
Ghurj | Demand, Need |
Heer | A cold wind |
Hauri | Light |
Hoori | Fairy |
Hooray | Fairy |
Hawa | Air, Wind |
Jhurali | Cloudy weather |
Koonj | |
Koonjal | |
Kanwal | Lotus, Lilly |
Keenjhar | Name of a lake |
Kashala | Hardwork, Struggle |
Khairan | |
Kahal | Mercy |
Lal | Red |
Lali | Redness |
Lalai | Redness |
Lilan | |
Murk | Smile |
Marvi | |
Marui | |
Marul | |
Momal | |
Moran | |
Malookan | Beautiful, Pretty |
Mochari | Good looking, Beautiful |
Mihogi/Mehogi | Raininess, Rainy weather |
Maana | Meaning |
Maak | Dew |
Mithi | Sweet |
Noori | Light |
Nooran | Light |
Nirmal | Pure, Clean |
Nibaar | Pure |
Pirah/Pirha | |
Pirbhat | Light of dawn, Morning |
Poonam | Full moon |
Paras | |
Popri | |
Qurbaiti | |
Rani | Queen |
Sunha/Soonh | Beauty |
Sunhni | Beautiful |
Sunhaari | |
Surhan | Fragrance |
Sassui | True, Moon |
Sorath | |
Sumal | |
Sindhu | Indus river |
Sindhiya | |
Sughand | Fragrance |
Sanieh | Wisdom |
Sadori | |
Saanjh | |
Sanjha | |
Shanas | Respect |
Savak | Greenery |
Sobh | |
Saar | Remembrance |
Sagh | Strength, Power, Ability |
Sikk | Remembrance |
Seema | Boundary, Limit |
Sitara | Star |
Sulachhani | Well brought up |
Sambara | |
Sughar | Skilful, Expert |
Suljhar | Sorted person |
Sabhagi | Lucky, Fortunate |
Sammar | Fruits |
Supreen | Beloved, Dear one |
Sonhari | Golden |
Surahi | |
Sippy | Seashell |
Sodhi | |
Satabi | |
Sajni | |
Ukeer | Longing |
Ujana | Brightnes, Light |
Udaar | Flight |
Varkha | Rain, Shower |
Wengas |
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