487 Persian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nasrine	Girl	Beautiful white flower
Nastaran	Girl	Wild rose-like flower
Nazanin Zahra	Girl	Sweetheart; Lovely and delightful; Zahra means flower; blossom; or beauty
Nazhin	Girl	Name of a particular tree
Nazilla	Girl	A cute person; Pleasing
Nazis	Girl	The proud or something that can be proud of
Nazish	Girl	Something to be proud of, full of proud
Nazveen	Girl	A beautiful lady; Queen of delicacy and charm
Negar	Girl	Beloved
Negin	Girl	The priceless gem or valuable gemstone

Negina	Girl	The precious gemstone
Nermana	Girl	Hero
Nermina	Girl	A variant of Nermana; Hero
Nestani	Girl	A form of Nestan; Unique
Nihada	Girl	Character; Temper
Nijaza	Girl	Wish or need
Nikan	Unisex	Good deed; Good act
Nikoo	Girl	The most dear one
Nikou	Girl	The most dear one
Nilofer	Girl	Lilly flowers that flourishing in the water places

Niloofar	Girl	A beautiful flower of Lily
Niloufar	Girl	Water lily
Niloufer	Girl	Saintly; Holy; Godly; Spiritually; Heavenly
Nilufar	Girl	The lily flower that grows in the lakes or ponds
Nirupesh	Girl	Honeyed; Sugary; Sweet flavoured
Nirush	Girl	Initiator of joy and bliss
Nirut	Girl	Honeyed and sweet smelling
Nirvikalpa	Girl	The new or the recent one
Nisreen	Girl	A plant full of aroma
Nisrin	Girl	An aromatic plant

Nisrina	Girl	A girl who is aromatic as a flower
Niyoosha	Girl	A patient listener; A careful listener
Nizha	Girl	Delightful; Clean or cleanliness
Noshin	Unisex	Elegant, auspicious, honorable
Nousha	Girl	Honeyed; Sugary; Sweet flavoured
Noushafarin	Girl	Initiator of joy and bliss
Noushin	Girl	Honeyed; Sweet smelling
Noushineh	Girl	A musical tone of old Persian music
Novan	Unisex	New beginning
Now	Girl	The new or the recent one

Oldooz	Girl	The Moon; The natural satellite of the earth
Omara	Unisex	Great communicator and leader
Paniz	Girl	Sugar in Persian
Pape	Unisex	Father
Paradise	Unisex	A place of extreme beauty, happiness, and peace
Parastoo	Girl	Swallow bird
Parbeen	Girl	Capable; Skillful; Efficient; Intelligent and Brilliant
Parissa	Girl	Fairy-like; Graceful; Enchanting
Pariza	Unisex	Princess or leader
Parizay	Unisex	Exotic, feminine, mysterious

Parto	Girl	One who is a ray of light
Parvana	Girl	A butterfly; naughty and amazing
Parvanah	Girl	A rare and majestic butterfly
Parvaneh	Girl	Like a Butterfly
Parveen	Girl	Cluster of stars; A variant spelling of Parvin
Parvina	Girl	Radiant or full of brightness
Pasley	Unisex	Pattern-like; Vibrant; Unique
Pegah	Girl	One who is like early moning light
Persais	Girl	Unique; Mysterious
Persian	Unisex	A master who is like the shining Sun

Poupak	Girl	A kind of bird
Pouran	Girl	Rosy-cheeked, beautiful baby girl
Pouri	Girl	One who is a heir; A successor
Radvin	Unisex	Joyful; Happy
Raushanara	Girl	Bright like the assembly's light
Rayhaneh	Girl	One who smells as sweet as a flower
Rexelle	Girl	Bright; Dawn; Light; A variant spelling of Rexella
Rias	Unisex	Queenly or noble
Robabeh	Girl	A musical instrument's name
Roham	Unisex	Striving warrior

Roshana	Girl	A woman who is bright like the light of a dawn
Roshanak	Girl	Star of magnificence; Shining Star; Luminous Beauty; Lovely Flare; Bright Light
Roxana	Girl	Bright; Shining
Roxane	Girl	She who shines like the dawn
Roxani	Girl	A bright light of the dawn
Roxine	Girl	She is like a dawn
Roxolana	Girl	A dawn-like girl
Roxy	Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Roya	Girl	Dream; Vision; Heavenly
Rubby	Unisex	Vibrant and precious

Rukhsana	Girl	A woman with beautiful cheeks
Rukhsar	Girl	A woman with pretty face and cheeks
Rukhsara	Girl	A girl whose cheeks are pretty
Ruksana	Girl	A gorgeous and lovely persian princess
Rumaan	Unisex	Romantic; Hopeful
Ruslana	Girl	A woman as powerful as a lioness
Sadie	Girl	A princess; Noble woman
Sahba	Girl	One who is like a wine
Samyar	Unisex	Strong; Noble; Destined for greatness
Sanaz	Girl	A flower; A rose; Full of Grace

Sarem	Unisex	Captivating or charming one
Sayeh	Unisex	Shadow or shade
Sayyora	Unisex	Blessed, noble, and honorable
Seriyah	Girl	A princess; The daughter of a king
Shadleen	Girl	Happy and soft hearted woman
Shadman	Girl	A happy woman
Shahida	Girl	One who is considered beautiful
Shahlah	Girl	One who blushes
Shahmir	Girl	A woman with beautiful and magical eyes
Shahnaz	Girl	Pride of being the bride of the king

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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.

beautiful persian girl names for your bundle of joy(infographic)

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

MomJunction's articles are written after analyzing the research works of expert authors and institutions. Our references consist of resources established by authorities in their respective fields. You can learn more about the authenticity of the information we present in our editorial policy.

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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