485 Persian Girl Names Worthy Of A Princess

From Kyra to Tigran, these choices encompass the Persian language.

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Persian baby girl names have been slowly but surely making their presence known across the world. Even in the US, these names have been gaining popularity among millennial parents in recent years. Persia has had a glorious past and has been an example of the most developed culture in ancient times. It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with an archeological site revealing the civilization in 7200 BC. The Elamites ruled in Persia in the 4th millennium BC. Since then, it has been under several rulers such as the Sumerians, Assyrians, Medes, Achaemenids, Alexander the Great, the Seleucid Empire, and several others until the Muslim rule in the seventh century AD (1). Such was the fame of Persia that it spanned from Egypt in the west to the Indus river in the east with Turkey forming its northern border. It was once the biggest empire in the world (2). Persia’s heritage and traditions are deep-rooted, but thanks to globalization, certain traditions in the region are changing. The changing trend is evident in how babies are given modern names that are inspired by other cultures and not strictly Persian. Many Persian baby names nowadays are unique and often inspired by Arabic and Catholic cultures. While their literary masterpiece Shahnameh is their source of most traditional Muslim names, the Persian Christian culture is the inspiration for the modern names. Rapid urbanization and exposure to Western culture through television and social media could also have played a part in popularizing Christian names in Iran. Moreover, there are deep influences of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest and original religions of Persia (3). Hence, you will find names that praise the Lord, are connected to nature, or describe the gentle characteristics of a woman. If you’ve been considering giving your little girl a Persian name, this post is for you. Here, we list the most popular Persian baby girl names along with their meanings.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ava	Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
Sadie	Girl	A princess; Noble woman
Ariana	Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Esther	Girl	Star; Hidden
Jasmine	Girl	Jasmine flower
Lila	Girl	Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night
Ariah	Girl	Song; Melody; Gold
Jazlyn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Maryam	Girl	Beloved
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector

Megan	Girl	Pearl; Child of light
Aleah	Girl	Rising; Height; Exalted; Champion
Kyra	Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Leyla	Girl	Night; Daughter of the night
Kiana	Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Anais	Girl	Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
Avah	Girl	To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird
Avalynn	Girl	Bird; Alive; Desired; Lake; Sound; Voice
Lyanna	Girl	God has answered or Girl who has a pretty face
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black

Soraya	Girl	Rich; Princess
Jazlynn	Girl	Fragrant jasmine flower; Forest of olive trees
Roxanne	Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Avalyn	Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Yasmine	Girl	Jasmine flower
Jazzlyn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Jazz lake
Farah	Girl	Happiness
Dariana	Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness
Suri	Girl	Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
Ester	Girl	Star; Evening star

Aryana	Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Asiya	Girl	Resurrection; Distressed; Grieved; Pensive; East
Zhavia	Girl	Perspective
Jazmyn	Girl	Jasmine flower
Jaslyn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Germanic tribe Geats
Ainara	Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Avalee	Girl	Strength; Bird; Voice; Life; Clearing
Daria	Girl	To possess; One who keeps things well
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Roxana	Girl	Bright; Shining

Kyrah	Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Sury	Girl	She is like the Red Rose
Jannat	Girl	A garden of Heaven; Paradise
Asiyah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Jaslynn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Aleen	Girl	Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
Kamaria	Girl	Moon
Azra	Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Roxy	Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Esty	Girl	Star; Evening star

Azura	Girl	Sky blue
Razan	Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
Roxanna	Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Yasmina	Girl	Jasmine flower
Azora	Girl	Sky blue
Aziza	Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Azara	Girl	Fire; Scarlet; Call for help
Kamar	Girl	Moon; Full moon
Jazzlynn	Girl	Jasmine flower; One who is absorbed in God's praises
Karisma	Girl	Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle

Roxie	Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Shining; Dawn; Star; Dawn of the day
Darya	Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Essie	Girl	Star; Evening star
Cyra	Girl	Throne; Sun; Lord
Peri	Girl	A fairy; A fruit
Roya	Girl	Dream; Vision; Heavenly
Jasmyn	Girl	Jasmine flower
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Rayanna	Girl	Wise and graceful; Gracious beam of light; Little king; Wise; Smart
Jazlin	Girl	The forest of olive tree; Blue planet; Jasmine blossom

Laela	Girl	Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
Mahnoor	Girl	Light of the moon
Amera	Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl
Suraya	Girl	A woman precious as a jewel
Janay	Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Nazli	Girl	Delicate; Coy; Coquetry
Khushi	Girl	Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Seriyah	Girl	A princess; The daughter of a king
Emina	Girl	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless
Lilac	Girl	Bluish; Name of a purple shrub

Deema	Girl	Rain cloud; Beautiful; Pretty
Nazanin	Girl	Sweetheart; Darling
Ivyana	Girl	Innocence; Femininity; Faithfulness
Adrina	Girl	Fiery; Beautiful; From Hadria
Jazmyne	Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower
Parisa	Girl	Angelic face; Like a fairy
Bahar	Girl	Spring; Bloom; Beauty; Youth
Demiyah	Girl	Goddess like; Divine; Joyful
Mehreen	Girl	Kindness; Love; Affection; Sun
Avalie	Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe

Ghazal	Girl	Lyrical love poetry
Mahsa	Girl	Moon-like
Mariyam	Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Miray	Girl	Glowing like a moon
Anushka	Girl	Ray of light; Grace; Favour
Dariya	Girl	Sea; Ocean
Neda	Girl	Sunday; Call; Proclaim
Amerah	Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl; Leader
Asal	Girl	Honey
Darielle	Girl	One from Airelle in France; Possessing goodness

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Persian names have been around since ancient times, and they promise to stand the test of time. The above Persian girl names are specially curated and give you an array of choices. They are inspired by nature, religion, animals, and personality traits. If you are keen on choosing a Persian name for your little one, do make it a point to read more about Persian culture. You can even talk to Persian parents to get a feel of their values. Also, research thoroughly to avoid names that have negative or offensive connotations in other languages or cultures.

Infographic: Elegant Persian Girl Names For Your Little One

Persia has always portrayed the image of greatness and invincibility. It is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and the baby names of Iran now reflect the varied influences all the different cultures have brought to the country. If you are interested in Persian names, take a look at this infographic to see the most elegant Persian girl names for your baby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Persian girl name means precious?

Negina is a Persian name meaning ‘precious’ or ‘a precious gemstone.’ Azizah is another name meaning ‘precious’ or ‘esteemed’ in Persian.

2. What is the Persian girl name meaning star?

Setareh or Setare is a girl’s name of Persian origin meaning a ‘star.’ The name also symbolizes fate, radiance, and celestial beauty.

3. What are Persian flower names for girls?

Persian culture is known for its rich poetic connections that beautifully describe nature and its beauty. For example, a few names associated with flowers in Persian are Yasmin (meaning jasmine flower), Soussan (meaning flower or lily of the valley), and Gulnaz (meaning cute or shining like a flower).

4. What is the Persian girl name for the moon?

Mah is a name of Persian origin that means ‘moon.’ It is typically used as a given name in Muslim families and symbolizes beauty and purity. Aytan (meaning moon-like) is another Persian girl name having similar connotations.

5. What are some modern Persian baby girl names that are gaining popularity?

Modern Persian girl names like Aryana, Cyra, Jasmin, Parisa, and Zara have recently gained popularity. These names embody the essence of modernity while retaining a strong connection to Persian heritage and culture.

6. What are some Persian baby girl names inspired by Persian mythology or history?

There are several Persian girl names linked with ancient historical roots and Persian mythology. Tahmineh is a name associated with the 10th-century Persian princess Tahmina. Another notable Persian girl name is Roxana, which is also the name of Alexander the Great's first wife. Anahita, the ancient Iranian goddess of fertility, healing, and wisdom, is another Persian name with a connection to Persian mythology.

References

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Ancient Persia.
https://www.worldhistory.org/Persia/
Persian Empire.
https://www.ushistory.org/civ/4e.asp
Religions of the World: Zoroastrianism.
https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/socialSciences/ppecorino/PHIL_of_RELIGION_TEXT/CHAPTER_2_RELIGIONS/Zoroastrianism.htm

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