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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Urdu, Punjabi
Scripts نواب(Urdu, Shahmukhi)

Meaning & History

From a title traditionally used by Muslim officials in South Asia who acted as local governors and rulers of deputy states. It is ultimately derived from Arabic نائب (na'ib) via Persian.
Added 3/8/2023 by anonymous