Begum Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEH-goom / /ˈbɛɡʊm/

Turkish; Persian; Urdu

Meaning

lady; princess (Turkish); noblewoman (Persian); lady (Urdu)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Turkish culture, 'Begum' is often used as a title for women of high social status, akin to 'lady' or 'princess.' In Persian, it denotes a noblewoman, reflecting the historical significance of women in royal families. In Urdu, it is similarly used to address women with respect, often in aristocratic contexts. The name has been embraced in various South Asian cultures, symbolizing grace and dignity.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Begumah
  • Begoume

International Variants

  • Begum (Urdu)
  • Begum (Turkish)
  • Begum (Persian)

Famous people named Begum

Begum Roquiah Sakhawat Hossain — Bengali feminist and writer.

Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz — Pakistani politician.

Fictional characters named Begum

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Begum was first seen in the United States in 1994. Begum has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Begum has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Begum

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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