Nawab

Nawab is a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader whose position might be compared to that of a prince. Derived from the Arabic naib meaning "deputy, leader", it is also used to describe Muslim noblemen, and, more historically, by the English to describe native Indian rulers during the Mughal Empire.

Today, it might be said to fit in with the trend for exalted and regal names like King, Messiah, and Sir, though it has had longer usage among South Asian communities.

In 2024, Nawab debuted in the England and Wales Top 1000.

Pronounced nuh-WAB.

As of October 2026, Nawab ranked #4491 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.