Nargiza is a female given name used primarily in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representing the local Kyrgyz and Uzbek form of the Persian name Narges.The ultimate root of Nargiza is the Greek mythological name Narcissus (from Greek Narkissos). According to myth, Narcissus was a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection and was transformed into the narcissus flower. The Greek word narke meaning "sleep" or "numbness" is a possible source, referencing the narcotic properties of the flower. The name entered Persian as Narges, which directly denotes the daffodil or narcissus flower. In Persian, this name is found in classical poetry and has spread across regions influenced by Persian culture.In Islamic Central Asia, the Persian-derived names were adopted and adapted to local linguistic norms. In Uzbek and Kyrgyz, the addition of the suffix -a or -iza feminizes Narges to Nargiza, following common naming patterns. The name carries the delicate floral and mythological connotations of its roots, and it is appreciated among families for its soft sound and connection to nature and beauty.Notable bearers of related names include the late Indian actress Nargis (born Nargis Fatima Hussain), whose stage name came from the Persian form. The name recurs in various branches: Nərgiz in Azerbaijani, Närkäs in Bashkir, and Nargis in Urdu, alongside European forms such as Narcisse in French and Narcissa in Latin cultures.Meaning: daffodil, narcissus (ultimately from Greek myth)Origin: Persian (via Greek), adapted into Uzbek and KyrgyzType: Feminine given nameUsage: Kyrgyz, Uzbek