By Wafa Ali 
The Urdu letter “ع” (Ain) is one of the most distinctive and linguistically rich letters in the Urdu alphabet. It originates from Arabic and appears in a wide range of commonly used words. Although its sound can be subtle or silent in modern pronunciation, it holds strong importance in writing and word formation. This guide provides English translations of Urdu words starting with “ع” to help learners expand their vocabulary effectively.
English Meaning of Urdu Words Starting with ع
| Sr. | Urdu Word | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | عقبی | Dorsad |
| 2 | عہد و پیمان | Compacts |
| 3 | عصا | Mace |
| 4 | عقب میں | Arear |
| 5 | علمِ حفظانِ صحت کا ماہر | Hygienist |
| 6 | عورتوں کی نگران | Mistress |
| 7 | علیحدہ طور پر | Separately |
| 8 | عضو کو جھکانے والا پٹھا | Flexor |
| 9 | عام الکحل جو شراب میں پایا جاتا ہے | Ethanol |
| 10 | عالی حوصلگی سے | Ambitiously |
| 11 | عالمانہ | Academics |
| 12 | عوامُ النّاس کا ایک رُکَن | Commoners |
| 13 | علم الاخلاق کی تشکیل کا مطالعہ | Ethology |
| 14 | عالم آدمی | Mage |
| 15 | عورتوں کا مقامی لباس | Domino |
| 16 | عنکبہ نما | Arachnoid |
| 17 | عدم تشدد | Nonviolence |
| 18 | عظیم | Maha |
| 19 | عدیفہ : رئیس امیر | Adeefa |
| 20 | عدم عصبیت | Catholicism |
| 21 | عسکَری کار آمُوزی کی حالَت | Cadetship |
| 22 | عیسائیوں کا ایک فرقہ | Gnostic |
| 23 | عبرت | Ibrat |
| 24 | عقد النجوم | Asterism |
| 25 | علاج کے متعلق | Therapeutical |
| 27 | عظمت | Magnitude |
| 28 | علاج حیوانیات کا سرجن | Vets |
| 29 | عبادت کے وقت جھکنا | Genuflect |
| 30 | عمش : بھلائی | Amash |
| 31 | عقل | Wisdom |
| 32 | علامت کرنا | Mark |
| 33 | عیب جوئی کرنا | Arraign |
| 34 | عظیم | Greatnesses |
| 35 | عالی مقام فرشتہ | Seraph |
| 37 | عزیز | Duckies |
| 38 | عدم تعیّن | Inexactitude |
| 39 | عطفِ بَیانِیَہ | Appositive |
| 40 | عصا | Wand |
| 41 | عدم حِفظان صحت | Insanitation |
| 42 | عصبی نَسیج کے لیے زہریلا | Neurotoxic |
| 43 | عطا کرنے والا | Awarder |
| 44 | عائشہ | Ayesha |
| 45 | علیحدہ ہونا | Dispart |
| 46 | عاشق | Amoretto |
| 47 | عضلہ جو کسی عضو کو تنا ہوا رکھتا ہے | Tensor |
| 48 | عزم کرنا | Purposed |
| 49 | عنایت | Anayyat |
| 50 | عسکری پلیٹ جو سینے کو ڈھکتی ہے | Egis |
| 52 | عشق الہی کا | Devotionals |
| 53 | عورتوں کی طرح کا مرد | Milksop |
| 54 | عمدہ بندوبست | Managements |
| 55 | عیار | Arch |
| 56 | عُضلاتی حِسّ سے مُتعلِق | Kinesthetic |
| 57 | عوض | Ivaz |
| 58 | عصبیات | Neurological |
| 59 | عسکَری انداز سے | Militarily |
| 60 | عشق | Amativenesses |
| 61 | عیاشی | Riotousness |
| 62 | علمی | Academics |
| 64 | عدالت کے متعلق | Forensic |
| 65 | عہد نامہ | Indentures |
| 66 | عمدہ ۔ نفیس | Jaisha |
| 68 | علم تلفظ | Orthoepy |
| 69 | عدم استحقاق | Ineligibility |
| 70 | عکس ڈالنا | Reverberating |
| 71 | عمر رسیدہ | Oldest |
| 72 | عدل | Equitableness |
| 73 | عدم توازن خصوصاً اقتصادی معاملات میں | Disequilibrium |
| 74 | عیّاری | Underhandedness |
| 75 | علم الحیات کا ماہر | Physiologist |
| 76 | عتاہٹ | Dementia |
| 77 | عامل | Applicators |
| 78 | عُہدے کی مُدَّت کا وَسط | Midterm |
| 80 | علامات سے معلوم کرنا | Diagnoses |
| 81 | علامت | Micro |
| 83 | عزم | Conations |
| 84 | عروج کی ضد | Anticlimaxes |
| 85 | عجیب و غریب | Psychedelic |
| 86 | عمودی طور پر | Perpendicularly |
| 87 | عظیم | Cyclopean |
| 88 | عیاں کرنے والا | Divulger |
| 89 | عرق | Sweat |
| 90 | عدم موجودگی | Abseils |
| 92 | عزت ماب | Ladyship |
| 93 | عاجز کرنا | Incapacitated |
| 94 | عیاں کرنا | Manifest |
| 95 | عقلی | Noetic |
| 96 | عالم | Macrocosm |
| 97 | عقیدہ بدلنا | Tergiversators |
| 98 | علم الکتاب | Bibliography |
| 99 | علم دماغ | Phrenology |
| 100 | عظمت | Vastness |
Understanding the Letter ع in Urdu
The letter “ع” comes from Arabic and carries a deep throat sound in classical pronunciation. However, in modern Urdu, it is often softly pronounced or silent, depending on the word. Despite this variation, it remains essential in spelling and meaning.
Many formal, religious, and literary words begin with this letter, making it important for advanced reading and writing skills.
Common Urdu Words Starting with ع and Their English Meanings
Below are frequently used Urdu words beginning with “ع” along with their English translations:
علم
Meaning: Knowledge
عقل
Meaning: Intelligence or wisdom
عبادت
Meaning: Worship
عدالت
Meaning: Court or justice
عادت
Meaning: Habit
These words are commonly found in everyday conversations, academic texts, and literature.
Importance of Learning Words Beginning with ع
Because many Urdu words with “ع” are derived from Arabic, understanding them improves comprehension of formal and religious texts. Learning such vocabulary enhances translation accuracy and strengthens language foundations.
Alphabetical vocabulary study also helps in organizing and retaining words more effectively.
Tips to Improve Vocabulary Retention
• Practice reading Urdu literature.
• Write short paragraphs using new words.
• Focus on correct spelling.
• Review vocabulary weekly.
Consistent practice helps build fluency and confidence.
FAQs
Is the letter ع always pronounced clearly?
Not always. In modern Urdu, it is often softly pronounced or silent.
Are most words with ع borrowed from Arabic?
Yes, many of them have Arabic origins.
Why is spelling important for this letter?
Even if not strongly pronounced, it changes the meaning and correctness of a word.
Is learning words with ع helpful for academic exams?
Yes, many formal and academic words begin with this letter.