Nawab

Nawab Meaning & Origin

About Nawab
The name "Nawab" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. It is a title that historically referred to a high-ranking Muslim noble or ruler. The term "Nawab" is derived from the Arabic word "nawwāb," which means "deputy" or "viceroy." It signifies a person of significant wealth, power, and influence, often associated with the ruling class. In modern times, "Nawab" is often used as a surname or a title of respect for descendants of the historical Nawabs.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nawab are male.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
N/A
πŸ”Š Soundex
N010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 W AE2 B
🌐 IPA
/nawab*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nawab in Braille

Here's how to represent Nawab in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nawab in braille

How to Spell the Name Nawab in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nawab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nawab in sign language

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