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Zalmai

زلمی

mountain lion

Male Pashto 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Full Name Detail

Name
Zalmai
Origin
Pashto
Gender
Male
Meaning
mountain lion
Detailed Meaning
This name symbolizes courage and fierce independence, qualities highly valued in Afghan and Pakistani highland cultures. It represents the untamed spirit of the wilderness.

A name that embodies the strength and authority of the highlands, symbolizing leadership and resilience. It represents a commanding presence rooted in rugged terrain.
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Translations

pashto
زلمی

Syllable Breakdown

1. za (prefix) 2. lmai (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.

Zalmai Name Meaning and Style

Zalmai is a male name of Pashto origin, meaning mountain lion.

It appears in the animal, Brave, Classic name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Pashto names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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