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Niaz Family History

Niaz Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from a personal name based on Persian niyāz ‘supplication prayer’ also ‘wish’ and ‘gift’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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