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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Naqaad (nah-kad)

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Chemmal (CHEM-uhl)

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Mathan (MAH-thahn)

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Danuj (da-nooj)

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Saloos (suh-looz)

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Tahami (tuh-HAH-mee)

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Akutil (ah-koo-til)

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Lalamani (lah-lah-MAH-nee)

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Shikhandin (shi-KHAN-din)

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Bhaswath (bhahs-wahth)

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Kavin (KAY-vin)

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Mayura (mah-yoo-rah)