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Begum
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Begum.
Primary meaning
Lady; princess; noblewoman
Pronunciation: BAY-gum
Profile summary
Title of nobility in South Asia, equivalent to 'lady' or 'princess.' Used as a given name in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Famous bearer: Begum (later known as Nur Jahan, empress of Mughal Empire). The current meaning shown for this name is Lady; princess; noblewoman. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAY-gum. It is listed alongside the related form Begom. Begum appears in boy naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Begum is currently cataloged under Persian/turkish (via urdu) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Lady; princess; noblewoman.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Persian/turkish (via urdu) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Begum is grouped as a unique boy name. Related form for this profile: Begom. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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