Desi Names, Meanings, and their History

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Balj (balj)

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Fetaash (feh-tahsh)

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Ishfaaq (ish-faak)

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Kahkashan (kah-KHAH-shahn)

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Maant (MAHNT)

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Nausheen (Naw-sheen)

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Nihari (ni-HAR-ee)

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Ranginwala (ran-gin-wah-lah)

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Zahoori (Za-hoo-ree)

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