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Piara: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“beloved; dear”

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پیارا

ਪਿਆਰਾ

Piara (پیارا, Punjabi ਪਿਆਰਾ) is a Sikh boy’s name that means “beloved; dear”. Source: Platts, Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English, piyārā.

Piara at a glance

Meaning: beloved; dear
Gender: Boy
Origin: Punjabi
Faith: Sikh
Say it: pi-aa-raa
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Piara

In English: beloved; dear
اردو میں معنی: پیارا، عزیز

Origin and history of Piara

Punjabi piārā, beloved, dear; the first five Khalsa initiates are called the Panj Pyare, "five beloved ones".

Base wordHindi/Punjabi piyārā

How to say and write Piara

Say it: pi-aa-raa3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Piara
Urdu: پیارا
Original script: ਪਿਆਰਾ
Other spellings: Pyara
Themes: Kindness

Sibling names for Piara

Sikh girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Piara.

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Questions about the name Piara

What does the name Piara mean?

Piara means “beloved; dear”. In Urdu: پیارا، عزیز. Source: Platts, Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English (1884).

Is Piara a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Piara is a boy’s name.

Is Piara a Sikh name?

Yes. Piara is used by Sikh families. It is of Punjabi origin. Punjabi piārā, beloved, dear; the first five Khalsa initiates are called the Panj Pyare, "five beloved ones".

How do you pronounce Piara?

Say it “pi-aa-raa”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Piara in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Piara is written پیارا. In its original script: ਪਿਆਰਾ.

What are other spellings of Piara?

Piara is also spelled Pyara.

Is the meaning of Piara 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.