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Zaigham: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lion”

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ضیغم

ضَيْغَم

Zaigham (ضیغم, Arabic ضَيْغَم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “lion”. It comes from the Arabic root ض غ م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ض غ م.

Zaigham at a glance

Meaning: lion
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: zai-gham
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: Z · ض

Meaning of Zaigham

In English: lion
اردو میں معنی: شیر

Origin and history of Zaigham

Lane gives ḍaygham as a lion, literally one that bites hard.

Rootض غ م

How to say and write Zaigham

Say it: zai-gham2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zaigham
Urdu: ضیغم
Original script: ضَيْغَم
Other spellings: Zaygham · Zegham
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Zaigham

What does the name Zaigham mean?

Zaigham means “lion”. In Urdu: شیر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Zaigham a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zaigham is a boy’s name.

Is Zaigham a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaigham is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ḍaygham as a lion, literally one that bites hard.

How do you pronounce Zaigham?

Say it “zai-gham”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Zaigham in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zaigham is written ضیغم. In its original script: ضَيْغَم.

What are other spellings of Zaigham?

Zaigham is also spelled Zaygham, Zegham.

Is the meaning of Zaigham 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.