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Sarbaz: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“soldier; one who risks his head”

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سرباز

What Sarbaz means

Sarbaz (سرباز, Persian سرباز) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “soldier; one who risks his head”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, سرباز.

Sarbaz at a glance

Meaning
soldier; one who risks his head
Gender
Boy
Origin
Persian
Faith
Muslim
Say it
sar-baaz
Syllables
2
Letters
6
First letter
S · س

Meaning of Sarbaz

In English
soldier; one who risks his head
اردو میں معنی
سپاہی، جان پر کھیلنے والا

Origin and history of Sarbaz

Persian sarbāz, a soldier, literally one who stakes his head (Steingass). Used by Baloch and Pashtuns.

How to say and write Sarbaz

Say it
sar-baaz2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Sarbaz
Urdu
سرباز
Themes
Strength

Sibling names for Sarbaz

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sarbaz.

Names like Sarbaz

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Questions about the name Sarbaz

What does the name Sarbaz mean?

Sarbaz means “soldier; one who risks his head”. In Urdu: سپاہی، جان پر کھیلنے والا. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).

Is Sarbaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sarbaz is a boy’s name.

Is Sarbaz a Muslim name?

Yes. Sarbaz is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian sarbāz, a soldier, literally one who stakes his head (Steingass). Used by Baloch and Pashtuns.

How do you pronounce Sarbaz?

Say it “sar-baaz”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sarbaz in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sarbaz is written سرباز.

Is the meaning of Sarbaz 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.