

Akmal (Quranic origin), the name means "perfect" or "complete". Akbar (Arabic origin), the name means "the greatest".Ģ. Looking for ancient Pakistani family names? Here's a list of names that you'll love, each including details regarding its origin and meaning.ġ. We've put together a list of Pakistani last names for you to find out more.įor more inspiration on the perfect last names, check out this list of Russian last names and Roman last names. Popular Pakistani names from the Quran are also quite prolific as Pakistani surnames. Most Pakistani last names are of Arabic, Turkish, or Indo-Persian origin. Islamic law, however, does not make it compulsory for married women to take their husband's first names as their surnames. Sometimes, the title of family names makes surnames in Pakistan while at other times, the first name of the father or husband is taken as a person's last name. Instead, they vary based on ethnic groups, religion and even family traditions. Pakistan naming conventions don't follow the typical first-middle-last name concept as seen in most Western cultures. While Gujjar is the biggest caste in Pakistan, the lowest castes are the Scheduled castes, consisting of groups such as Bheel, Bagri, Balmaki, Jogi and Oad. Qureshi, Gujjar, Mughal, Sheikh, Rajpoot, Jutt, and Butt are the top seven castes found in Pakistan. There are several castes in Pakistan and common Pakistani surnames are often based on this caste system. Pakistan is a country in the northwest of South Asia. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide.

We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
