The baby name Nargis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /nɑrˈɡiːs/ or /nɑrˈɡɪs/ — approximate English respelling: NAHR-gees or NAHR-gis.
Nargis is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Nargis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /nɑrˈɡiːs/ or /nɑrˈɡɪs/ — approximate English respelling: NAHR-gees or NAHR-gis.
Nargis is Persian in Origin.
Nargis is a Persian feminine name from narges/nargis, the word for the narcissus (daffodil) flower, ultimately tracing to Greek narkissos via Middle Persian. In Persian and Urdu literature the narcissus symbolizes luminous, wide eyes, delicate beauty, and the first flush of spring, giving the name connotations of grace and renewal.
The name spread with Persianate culture into South Asia, Central Asia, and the Ottoman sphere, remaining in regular use in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Urdu-Hindi speakers favor Nargis, while modern Persian often uses Narges/Nargess; Turkish has Nergis; Azerbaijani and Uzbek/Tajik forms include Nargiz and Nargiza. A celebrated bearer is the Indian film star Nargis (1929–1981), whose fame boosted the name’s visibility across the subcontinent. Elegant yet grounded in a familiar floral image, Nargis suits those seeking a cross-cultural classic with poetic associations.
| Nargis Nargis was a legendary Indian actress and later politician, best known as one of the greatest stars in Hindi cinema. She is especially remembered for acclaimed films like Mother India, Awaara, and Barsaat, and for playing strong, sophisticated women across many genres. | Nargis Fakhri Nargis Fakhri is best known for her work as an actress in Hindi-language films, especially her breakout role in Rockstar (2011). Born in the U.S., she started out as a model before becoming popular in India, and she has also appeared in movies like Madras Cafe and Main Tera Hero. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #20 | 105 | 2,402 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #44 | 822 | 8,413 |
| AF | 0 | #65 | 12 | 1,883 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #74 | 2 | 1,051 |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| BG | 0 | #81 | 2 | 1,799 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| KZ | 0 | #94 | 1 | 1,452 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| IQ | 0 | #130 | 4 | 3,533 | |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| BD | 0 | #151 | 78 | 5,992 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| AE | 0 | #180 | 8 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #193 | 2 | 3,641 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #208 | 16 | 3,559 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #261 | 10 | 3,535 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #276 | 50 | 7,570 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #287 | 34 | 5,862 |
| Canada | Girls | 2006 | #291 | 5 | 2,679 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #291 | 106 | 15,987 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #293 | 24 | 15,378 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #306 | 11 | 7,429 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #326 | 20 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #340 | 12 | 8,539 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #364 | 14 | 7,057 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #382 | 123 | 11,303 |
| YE | 0 | #391 | 8 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2005 | #398 | 5 | 2,998 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #406 | 148 | 20,968 |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #444 | 55 | 11,913 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #469 | 166 | 13,121 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #485 | 31 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| LY | 0 | #519 | 17 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #523 | 31 | 17,937 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #539 | 7 | 8,334 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #544 | 33 | 10,045 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #572 | 15 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #638 | 8 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #648 | 11 | 13,263 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #651 | 286 | 25,931 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #717 | 12 | 11,684 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #722 | 17 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #811 | 28 | 4,949 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #854 | 106 | 14,742 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #864 | 18 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #913 | 8 | 8,741 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #919 | 37 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #977 | 18 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #983 | 19 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,081 | 48 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,122 | 90 | 19,440 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,166 | 11 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,382 | 65 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,561 | 54 | 28,008 |
Nargis is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:
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