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Naqqash: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“painter; engraver”

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نقاش

نَقَّاش

Naqqash (نقاش, Arabic نَقَّاش) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “painter; engraver”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ق ش. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ق ش.

Naqqash at a glance

Meaning: painter; engraver
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: naq-qaash
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Naqqash

In English: painter; engraver
اردو میں معنی: نقاش، مصور

Origin and history of Naqqash

Intensive form from naqasha, to paint or engrave (Lane).

Rootن ق ش

How to say and write Naqqash

Say it: naq-qaash2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Naqqash
Urdu: نقاش
Original script: نَقَّاش
Other spellings: Naqash
Themes: Beauty

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Questions about the name Naqqash

What does the name Naqqash mean?

Naqqash means “painter; engraver”. In Urdu: نقاش، مصور. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Naqqash a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Naqqash is a boy’s name.

Is Naqqash a Muslim name?

Yes. Naqqash is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Intensive form from naqasha, to paint or engrave (Lane).

How do you pronounce Naqqash?

Say it “naq-qaash”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Naqqash in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Naqqash is written نقاش. In its original script: نَقَّاش.

What are other spellings of Naqqash?

Naqqash is also spelled Naqash.

Is the meaning of Naqqash 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.