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Imam Bakhsh: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“gift of the Imam”

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امام بخش

What Imam Bakhsh means

Imam Bakhsh (امام بخش, Persian امام بخش) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “gift of the Imam”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, بخش.

Imam Bakhsh at a glance

Meaning
gift of the Imam
Gender
Boy
Origin
Persian
Faith
Muslim
Say it
imam bakhsh
Syllables
2
Letters
10
First letter
I · ا

Meaning of Imam Bakhsh

In English
gift of the Imam
اردو میں معنی
امام کی عطا

Origin and history of Imam Bakhsh

Persian bakhsh, gift or giving (Steingass), with imām, leader, here the Imams of the Prophet’s family. Very common in Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab; often written Imam Bux.

How to say and write Imam Bakhsh

Say it
imam bakhsh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Imam Bakhsh
Urdu
امام بخش
Other spellings
Imam Bux · Imam Baksh
Themes
Faith

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Questions about the name Imam Bakhsh

What does the name Imam Bakhsh mean?

Imam Bakhsh means “gift of the Imam”. In Urdu: امام کی عطا. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).

Is Imam Bakhsh a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Imam Bakhsh is a boy’s name.

Is Imam Bakhsh a Muslim name?

Yes. Imam Bakhsh is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian bakhsh, gift or giving (Steingass), with imām, leader, here the Imams of the Prophet’s family. Very common in Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab; often written Imam Bux.

How do you pronounce Imam Bakhsh?

Say it “imam bakhsh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Imam Bakhsh in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Imam Bakhsh is written امام بخش.

What are other spellings of Imam Bakhsh?

Imam Bakhsh is also spelled Imam Bux, Imam Baksh.

Is the meaning of Imam Bakhsh 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.