Unisex name
Nayab name meaning
“rare; difficult to find”
Nayab means “rare” or “difficult to find.” It comes from Persian nāyāb, combining the negative element nā- with yāb, a stem of yāftan, meaning to find. In Türkiye, it is used for girls and boys. A rare manuscript or an unusual gemstone provides a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Nayab mean?
Rare; difficult to find
In Turkish: ender bulunan; eşine az rastlanan
Nayab comes from a word for something difficult to find or seldom encountered. Its central image is rarity and distinctiveness. It is semantically close to Nadir but has a different derivation; gender usage in Türkiye should be assessed separately from its use in other linguistic settings.
Origin of the name Nayab
From Persian nāyāb, formed with negative nā- and yāb, the stem of yāftan, ‘to find’. It also functions as a given name, particularly in South Asian naming traditions.
How to pronounce Nayab
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /najab/ |
Is Nayab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nayab is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Nayab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Nayab
What is the meaning of Nayab?
Nayab means “rare; difficult to find”. From Persian nāyāb, formed with negative nā- and yāb, the stem of yāftan, ‘to find’. It also functions as a given name, particularly in South Asian naming traditions.
Is Nayab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nayab is used for both boys and girls.
Is Nayab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nayab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nayab?
Nayab is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nayab have?
Nayab has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nayab?
Nayab 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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