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Nagham

Quick answerNagham is an Arabic name meaning "melody" or "tune," derived from the root n-gh-m which relates to musical sounds and harmonious tones.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,283
TrendVintage
Peak year2012
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,384

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nagham

Nagham is an Arabic name meaning "melody" or "tune," derived from the root n-gh-m which relates to musical sounds and harmonious tones.

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Etymology

Nagham is an Arabic name meaning "melody" or "tune," derived from the root n-gh-m which relates to musical sounds and harmonious tones. The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim-majority countries and communities, with historical usage across the Middle East and North Africa.

Nagham currently ranks #16,283 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.

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