Boy name
Naghi name meaning
“clean, pure, unblemished”
Naghi means “clean,” “pure,” or “unblemished.” It is a spelling associated with Arabic naqī, an adjective expressing purity, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The related name Naki shares this source. Clear water provides a concrete image for the purity conveyed by the name.
What does Naghi mean?
Clean, pure, unblemished
In Turkish: temiz, arı, saf
Naghi can be related to the spellings Naki and Naqi. The underlying Arabic word can describe physical cleanliness as well as figurative purity. The epithet of Ali al-Naqi provides a historical religious association, although the precise transliteration tradition represented by this spelling needs confirmation.
Origin of the name Naghi
Naghi is likely a Persian- or Azerbaijani-mediated rendering of Arabic Naqī. The Arabic adjective denotes purity and freedom from blemish.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Naghi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /naɡhi/ |
| Arabic | نقي |
Is Naghi a boy’s name?
Yes, Naghi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Naghi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Naghi
- Nagi♂Saved, delivered to safety
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nazmi♂Pertaining to poetry or verse
- Nahit♂Venus, the planet
- Nafi♂Beneficial
- Nami♂Renowned, well-known
- Nabi♂Rising, emerging or becoming prominent
- Naki♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Nadi♂One who calls
- Naili♂Relating to attainment or achievement
- Nasuhi♂Sincere adviser
- Nahid♂Venus, the planet
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
FAQ about the name Naghi
What is the meaning of Naghi?
Naghi means “clean, pure, unblemished”. Naghi is likely a Persian- or Azerbaijani-mediated rendering of Arabic Naqī. The Arabic adjective denotes purity and freedom from blemish.
Is Naghi a boy’s name?
Yes, Naghi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Naghi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Naghi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Naghi?
Naghi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Naghi have?
Naghi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Naghi?
Naghi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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