20 Afghani Royal and Historical Muslim Names

Royal and Historical Afghan Muslim Names

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Afghanistan has a rich history influenced by Islamic traditions, Persian culture, and Pashtun heritage. Many historical Afghan rulers, scholars, and warriors bore names with deep meanings and significant historical value. Below is a list of royal and historical Afghan Muslim names, categorized for boys and girls, along with their origins, meanings, and variations in Arabic.

Boy names

Name	Origin	Meaning	Arabic
Ahmad Shah	Arabic	Most praised, a title of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)	أحمد شاه
Mahmud	Arabic	Praised, commendable	محمود
Sher Ali	Persian	Lion of Ali, brave warrior	شير علي
Mirwais	Pashto	Chief, leader	ميرويس
Abdur Rahman	Arabic	Servant of the Most Merciful	عبد الرحمان
Habibullah	Arabic	Beloved of Allah	حبيب الله
Timur	Turkish	Iron, strong ruler	تيمور
Ghulam Haidar	Arabic	Servant of the Almighty, warrior	غلام حيدر
Dost Mohammad	Persian	Friend of Muhammad	دوست محمد
Yaqoob Khan	Arabic	Noble leader	يعقوب خان

Girl names

Name	Origin	Meaning	Arabic
Maliha	Arabic	Beautiful, charming	مليحة
Zarghuna	Pashto	Golden-colored, precious	زرغونه
Sultana	Arabic	Queen, ruler	سلطانة
Gulbadan	Persian	Body like a rose, delicate beauty	گل بدن
Shahbanu	Persian	Queen of kings, empress	شاه بانو
Bibi Maryam	Arabic	Lady Mary, revered figure	بيبي مريم
Nigar	Persian	Precious, beautiful	نگار
Rokhshana	Persian	Bright, shining	روخشانه
Shahla	Persian	Dark-eyed beauty	شهلا
Masooda	Arabic	Fortunate, blessed	مسعودة

Royal and Historical Afghan Muslim Names

Ahmad Shah – Ahmad Shah Durrani was the founder of modern Afghanistan and the Durrani Empire.

Mirwais – Mirwais Hotak was a prominent Afghan leader who led an uprising against Persian rule.

Sher Ali – Sher Ali Khan was the Amir of Afghanistan and known for his resistance against British invasion.

Gulbadan – Gulbadan Begum was a Mughal princess and historian who documented the history of her time.

Sultana – Historically, many Muslim queens carried this title, symbolizing authority and power.

Dost Mohammad – The founder of the Barakzai dynasty and a key figure in Afghan-British relations.

Shahbanu – A Persian title used for the queen, signifying a high-status noblewoman.

Habibullah – Amir Habibullah Khan was a ruler of Afghanistan who played a role in modernizing the country.

Royal and Historical Afghan Muslim Names

These names hold deep historical and cultural value, representing Afghanistan’s noble and royal lineage. Whether inspired by warriors, leaders, or scholars, each name carries a legacy of strength and honor.