Nargis
Bengali · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nargis
The name 'Nargis' means "narcissus flower" and derives from the Persian and Greek word *narkissos*, referring to the plant.
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Etymology
The name 'Nargis' means "narcissus flower" and derives from the Persian and Greek word *narkissos*, referring to the plant. It is used primarily in Persian, Urdu, and Turkish cultures, often within Islamic communities, and gained historical prominence through figures like the Mughal empress Nargis Begum and the Indian actress Nargis Dutt.
Nargis currently ranks #11,877 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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