By Wafa Ali 
The Urdu alphabet includes letters borrowed from Arabic, and ذ (Zal) is one of them. This article explains Urdu words starting with ذ and provides accurate English translations for learners at all levels.
English Meaning of Urdu Words Starting with ذ
| Sr. | Urdu Word | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ذات | Essences |
| 2 | ذلیل کرنا | Disgracing |
| 3 | ذہن میں لانا | Ideated |
| 4 | ذمہ داری سنبھالنا | Take Charge |
| 5 | ذخیرہ | Ricking |
| 7 | ذمہ داری | Guaranteeing |
| 8 | ذلت | Indignities |
| 9 | ذات | Caste |
| 10 | ذائقہ ساز | Tenderizer |
| 11 | ذرا سا | Potties |
| 12 | ذہن | Minds |
| 14 | ذہن نشین کرنا | Realized |
| 15 | ذلیل کرنا | Vilify |
| 16 | ذخیرہ | Hoards |
| 17 | ذلت اختیار کرنا | Grovel |
| 18 | ذاتی حقیقت | Intrinsic Reality |
| 19 | ذی حس | Sensitive |
| 20 | ذلیل کرنا | Abasements |
| 21 | ذخیرہ | Fund |
| 23 | ذاتی | Owning |
| 24 | ذہین | Apprehensive |
| 25 | ذیل کا | Followings |
| 27 | ذی شعور | Intelligent |
| 28 | ذیلی ٹھیکہ | Subcontract |
| 30 | ذہنی نقش یا تصویر | Tablatures |
| 31 | ذخیرہ | Collection |
| 32 | ذلت آمیز | Depreciative |
| 33 | ذی اثر کرنا | Dominate |
| 34 | ذبح کرنا | Slays |
| 35 | ذلیل بنا دینا | Bemean |
| 36 | ذی اختیار | Empowered |
| 37 | ذیلی حکم | Suborder |
| 39 | ذخیرہ کیا ہوا | Hoarded |
| 40 | ذاتی | Constitutional |
| 41 | ذکر کرنا | Remarked |
| 42 | ذبح کرنا | Slay |
| 43 | ذمہ داری | Bailing |
| 45 | ذلت کا برتاؤ کرنا | Tramples |
| 46 | ذمے کرنا | Impose |
| 48 | ذہت | Addictions |
| 49 | ذاتی ضرورت کا سامان | Kits |
| 50 | ذخیرہ آب | Reservoir |
| 52 | ذات | Inwardnesses |
| 54 | ذلیل کرنا | Insulted |
| 55 | ذَرّات | Fillings |
| 56 | ذخیرہ کرنے والا | Hoarder |
| 58 | ذمے کرنا | Imposers |
| 60 | ذہین | Intelligent |
| 61 | ذلیل کرنا | Staling |
| 62 | ذلیل | Degenerate |
| 63 | ذکی: ذہین ۔ سمجھدار | Zaki |
| 64 | ذِکری غلاف | Condom |
| 65 | ذات حق کا | Supersubstantial |
| 67 | ذبحی | Anginal |
| 68 | ذلیل کرنے والا | Insulter |
| 69 | ذائقہ | Sapidity |
| 70 | ذہن میں رکھنا | Entertained |
| 71 | ذیلی یا زیریں طبق | Substrate |
| 72 | ذہن میں لانا | Ideates |
| 73 | ذمہ دار | Responsive |
| 75 | ذکر سننا | Rehears |
| 76 | ذبح کرنا | Slayed |
| 77 | ذائقے کا ، ذائقے دار | Gustative |
| 78 | ذلیل | Disdainful |
| 80 | ذلیل | Mean |
| 83 | ذات باہِر کَر دینا | Unchurch |
| 85 | ذیلی | Subsidiary |
| 86 | ذَرّہ خُلیہ کا | Granulocytic |
| 87 | ذخیرہ کرنا | Fill |
| 88 | ذات پات کا نظام | Castes |
| 90 | ذلیل | Villain |
| 91 | ذخیرہ گاہ | Depots |
| 92 | ذمین سے بعید ترین فضا | Exosphere |
| 93 | ذہن میں رکھنا | Remembers |
| 94 | ذمہ دار | Answerable |
| 95 | ذکر سننا | Hear |
| 96 | ذہانت سے | Dextrously |
| 97 | ذاتی طور پر | Immanently |
| 98 | ذلت اختیار کرنا | Grovels |
| 99 | ذہانت | Astucity |
| 100 | ذلیل | Villains |
Urdu Words Starting with ذ (Zal)
The letter ذ is pronounced like ز in modern Urdu, though it has a distinct identity in writing and classical usage.
Historical Background of ذ
This letter originates from Arabic and is mainly found in words with Arabic roots, especially in formal and literary Urdu.
Usage of ذ Words in Modern Urdu
Although pronunciation is similar to ز, correct spelling with ذ is essential in academic and professional writing.
Why Learning ذ Vocabulary Matters
Understanding these words helps improve spelling accuracy and comprehension of classical and formal Urdu texts.
FAQs
Is ذ pronounced differently from ز?
In modern Urdu, both are pronounced the same.
Are ذ words common in daily speech?
They appear more in written and formal contexts than casual speech.
Do learners need to memorize spelling for ذ?
Yes, correct spelling is important for exams and formal writing.
Is this guide useful for advanced learners?
Yes, especially for those studying classical or academic Urdu.