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Ashiq: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lover”

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عاشق

عَاشِق

Ashiq (عاشق, Arabic عَاشِق) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “lover”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ش ق. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ش ق.

Ashiq at a glance

Meaning: lover
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: aa-shiq
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Ashiq

In English: lover
اردو میں معنی: عاشق، محبت کرنے والا

Origin and history of Ashiq

Lane gives ʿāshiq as one who loves passionately. In Pakistani names it often stands before a name, as in Ashiq Hussain.

Rootع ش ق

How to say and write Ashiq

Say it: aa-shiq2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Ashiq
Urdu: عاشق
Original script: عَاشِق
Other spellings: Aashiq
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Ashiq

What does the name Ashiq mean?

Ashiq means “lover”. In Urdu: عاشق، محبت کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Ashiq a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Ashiq is a boy’s name.

Is Ashiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Ashiq is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿāshiq as one who loves passionately. In Pakistani names it often stands before a name, as in Ashiq Hussain.

How do you pronounce Ashiq?

Say it “aa-shiq”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Ashiq in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Ashiq is written عاشق. In its original script: عَاشِق.

What are other spellings of Ashiq?

Ashiq is also spelled Aashiq.

Is the meaning of Ashiq verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.