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181Khadijeh is the Persian form of Khadija. The name Khadija is of Arabic origin and means "premature child" or "early baby." It is most famously borne by Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhamm...
Ladan is a Persian feminine name meaning "nasturtium" in Persian. The name is a floral name, referring to the brightly colored edible flower that is popular in Persian gardens and cuisine. In Persian culture, flower name...
Laleh is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "tulip" in the Persian language. The tulip (laleh in Persian) holds significant cultural symbolism in Iran, representing perfect beauty, love, and martyrdom, deep...
Etymology and MeaningLeila is a variant of Layla, the usual Persian transcription of a name that means "night" (from Arabic layl). In Arabic and Persian cultures, it is often given to girls born during the night, symboli...
Leili is a Persian variant of Leila, which itself is a transcription of the Arabic name Layla, meaning "night". The name is deeply tied to the famous classical love story Layla and Majnun, originally an Arab tale that wa...
Leyla is a feminine given name, a variant of Leila, and the usual Turkish, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, and Kurdish form. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic root layl, meaning “night.” The name is popular across the Middl...
Leyli is a feminine given name used in Armenian, Azerbaijani, Persian, and Turkmen, functioning as a variant of Leyla, which in turn derives from Leila and ultimately from the Arabic root Layla, meaning "night." The name...
Mahboubeh is a Persian feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Arabic root ḥabba (to love). It is the Persian form of Mahbuba, which itself is the feminine form of Mahbub, meaning "beloved" or "dear" in Arabic....
Mahin (ماهین) is a feminine given name of Persian origin. It derives from the Persian word māh (ماه), meaning “moon,” combined with the suffix -in (ـین), which denotes a relation or belonging, thus giving the meaning "re...
Mahine is a feminine Persian name, an alternate transcription of مهین (see Mahin). The root name Mahin means "related to the moon" in Persian, reflecting the moon's significance in Persian culture and poetry as a symbol...
Mahnaz is a feminine given name of Persian origin, composed of the elements māh meaning "moon" and nāz meaning "delight, comfort". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "moon's delight" or "moon-like radiance that brings...
Mahsa (Persian: مهسا) is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "like the moon" or "moon-like." It is composed of two elements: mah (ماه), the Old Persian word for "moon," and the suffix -sā (ـسا), which convey...
Mahtab (Persian: مهتاب, "moonlight") is a feminine Persian given name meaning "moonlight", derived from the Persian words mah (moon) and tab (splendor, radiance). The name evokes the imagery of moonlight's gentle, lumino...
Mahvash (Persian: مهوش) is a Persian feminine given name meaning "moon-like". It is composed of the Persian word mah meaning "moon" combined with a suffix creating an adjective. The name is associated with beauty and lum...
Maliheh is the Persian form of the given name Maliha, which has its roots in the Arabic language. The name carries the meanings of "beautiful" and "elegant," reflecting aesthetic and virtuous qualities highly valued in P...
Manijeh is a Persian female given name of uncertain etymology, possibly of ancient Parthian origin. It is best known as the name of a central character in the Persian epic, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), composed by the...
Mansoureh is the Persian feminine form of Mansur, an Arabic name meaning "victorious, supported". The root name derives from the Arabic verb نصر (naṣara), meaning "to help" or "to aid". This semantic field of divine aid...
EtymologyMarjan is a feminine name of Persian and Kazakh origin, directly drawn from the word for "coral." The term entered Persian and Turkic languages from Arabic marjān (مرجان), itself likely from a Semitic source, re...
Maryam is the Arabic, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu, and Tatar form of the biblical name Mary, itself derived from the Latin Maria and Greek Mariam, which ultimately come from the Hebrew Miryam. This name appears prominently...
Marzieh (Arabic: مرضية, Persian: مرضیه) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Persian-speaking countries. It is derived from the Arabic word marḍīy (مرضيّ), meaning "satisfactory, pleasing," which s...
Masoomeh is a Persian name, primarily used in Iran, that functions as an alternate transcription of معصومه, itself a variant of Masoumeh. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic word ma‘ṣūmah, meaning “innocent” or “...
Masoumeh is a Persian feminine given name, the Persian form of Masuma (also spelled Masoomeh in English transliteration). The name means "innocent, sinless" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic root ʿaṣama, meaning "to pro...
Etymology and MeaningMehri is a feminine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word مهر (mehr), meaning "friendship, love, kindness." The name embodies warmth and affection, reflecting positive virtues v...
EtymologyMehrnaz is a Persian feminine name composed of two elements: مهر (mehr), meaning “sun” or “friendship,” and ناز (nāz), meaning “delight” or “comfort.” Thus, the name can be interpreted as “sun’s delight” or “com...
Mina is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "glaze, enamel" in Persian. The name evokes the art of enamelwork, a craft traditionally used in decorative objects and jewelry in Persia.In Persia, enamel art—kno...
Minoo is a Persian feminine given name meaning "heaven, paradise" in the Persian language. The name directly evokes the concept of paradise (behesht in Persian), but specifically references the Zoroastrian celestial real...
Minu is an alternate transcription of the Persian given name Minoo, derived from the Persian word مینو (Minoo). The name carries a deeply spiritual and poetic meaning: it signifies "heaven" or "paradise" in Persian, evok...
Mitra 2 is a modern Persian feminine name, serving as a variant of Mithra, the ancient Zoroastrian mythology deity. While the true Modern Persian form of Mithra is Mehr, the variant Mitra has gained popularity as a disti...
Mojdeh is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Mozhdeh, which means "good news" in Persian. It is a feminine given name commonly used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The name carries a positive...
Mojgan is a Persian feminine given name, transcribed as مژگان in the Persian alphabet. It is an alternate transcription of Mozhgan, which directly means "eyelashes" in Persian. The name carries poetic and aesthetic conno...
Morvarid is a Persian given name that directly translates to "pearl" (مروارید) in Persian. Culturally and linguistically, the name originates from the Persian word for pearl, which has been used in Persian poetry and l...
Mozhdeh (Persian: مژده) is a feminine Persian given name meaning "good news" in Persian. The name embodies a positive and hopeful sentiment, often chosen to celebrate a joyful event or express optimism for the child's fu...
Mozhgan (also spelled Mojgan or Mezhgan) is a Persian given name for girls. It is the plural form of mozhe (Persian: مژه), meaning "eyelash," so Mozhgan translates literally to "eyelashes." The name is pronounced [mɔʒˈɡɒ...
Naheed is an alternate transcription of Persian ناهید (see Nahid). As such, it ultimately derives from the name of the ancient Iranian goddess Anahita, who was associated with fertility, water, and the planet Venus. In M...
Nahid is the modern Persian form of the name Anahita, an ancient Iranian goddess. In modern Persian, Nahid (also spelled Naheed) is also the common name for the planet Venus, reflecting the goddess's enduring celestial a...
Najmeh is the Persian form of the Arabic name Najma, which in turn is the feminine derivative of Najm, a celestial name meaning "star." In Persian-speaking cultures, Najmeh retains the poetic and luminous quality of its...
Narges (Persian: نرگس) is a Persian feminine given name, meaning "daffodil" or "narcissus" in Persian. The name is ultimately derived from Greek Narkissos (see Narcissus). In Persian culture, the narcissus flower symboli...
Nasrin is a feminine given name derived from the Persian word for "wild rose." This poetic name is among the most popular choices for girls born in Iran and enjoys widespread use across South Asia, the Middle East, North...
Nastaran is a Persian feminine given name that means "dog rose" (Rosa canina), a wild rose species native to Europe, Northwest Africa, and Western Asia. The name comes from the Persian word nastaran, which refers to this...
Etymology Nazanin (Persian: نازنين) is a Persian female given name meaning "sweetheart, darling, lovely" or "delightful." It derives from the Persian nāz' (meaning "coquetry, charm") combined with a suffix denoting endea...
Nazli is a feminine given name derived from Persian, where it carries the meanings "delicate," "beautiful," and "coy." The name encompasses qualities of refinement and gentle charm, often associated with gracefulness in...
Etymology & MeaningNeda 2 is a Persian feminine given name that represents the Persian form of Nida, an Arabic name derived from the root nādā (نادى), meaning "to call, to announce, to invite". The name thus carries the...
Negar is a Persian feminine given name meaning "beloved" in Persian. The name is common in Iran and other Persian-speaking cultures, where it denotes endearment and affection. It is related to the names Nigar (Azerbaijan...
Negin (Persian: نگین) is a Persian female given name that means "gemstone", specifically referring to a rare diamond or the central stone set in a piece of jewelry such as a ring or necklace. The direct translation of Ne...
Niloofar is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Niloufar (نیلوفر), which means "water lily" in Persian. The water lily, known for its beauty and aquatic habitat, holds cultural significance in Persian poetry a...
EtymologyNiloufar is a Persian feminine name meaning "water lily." The name is derived from the Persian word for the water lily, a flower that symbolizes purity, rebirth, and beauty. It is the Persian equivalent of the S...
Niousha is a Persian feminine given name, an alternate transcription of the Persian نیوشا. It is a variant form of Niusha, which means "good listener" in Persian. The name is used primarily in Iran and among Persian-spea...
Niusha is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "good listener" in Persian. The name is formed from the Persian verb "niyushidan" (to listen), reflecting a valued trait of attentiveness and empathy. A common v...
Nooshin is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Noushin, derived from the Persian word نوشین (noushin), meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is a feminine given name used primarily in Iran and among Persian-speaki...
Nousha is a variant transcription of the Noushin, itself originally a Persian feminine given name meaning "sweet" or "pleasant" (from shirin "sweet"). Variant forms also include Nooshin. The name is used in Iran and amon...
Noushin is a feminine Persian name meaning "sweet, pleasant" in Persian. It is composed from the Persian elements nouch (sweet, pleasant) and the feminine suffix -in, reflecting the aesthetic qualities that Persian names...
Paniz is a Persian feminine given name. Its most likely meaning is "sugar", though it also bears associations with delicacy and sweetness in Persian culture. The name may have originated from regions depicting confection...
Parastoo (also spelled Parastu) is a Persian feminine given name that literally means "swallow (bird)" (پرستو in Persian script). The name evokes the grace and migratory beauty of the swallow, a bird admired in Persian c...
EtymologyParastu is an alternate transcription of the Persian name پرستو, which is the original spelling of Parastoo. The name means "swallow (bird)" in Persian, referring to the migratory bird known for its graceful fli...
Pari is a Persian feminine name meaning "fairy, sprite, nymph". In Persian mythology, the pari (also spelled peri) are a class of beautiful, winged, supernatural beings originally depicted as malevolent but later associa...
Parisa is a Persian feminine given name, derived from the Persian word parī (پری), meaning "fairy, sprite, supernatural being." The name thus evokes the ethereal and enchanting qualities associated with fairy-like beings...
EtymologyParvaneh is a Persian feminine given name meaning "butterfly" (پروانه). It is derived from the Persian word parvâne, which literally refers to a butterfly or moth. The name is also related to the Azerbaijani for...
Parvin is a name meaning "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a prominent star cluster in the constellation Taurus, often associated with the seven sisters of Greek mythology. As a given name, Parvin is primarily...
Pouran is the modern Persian form of Boran 2, an ancient Iranian name with a rich historical background. The name Pouran is primarily used for girls and carries the meaning of "bay horse" or "brown horse," derived from t...
Raheleh is a Persian feminine given name and the Persian form of the Hebrew name Rachel. In Hebrew, Rachel (רָחֵל, Raḥel) means "ewe". The name is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where Rachel is the beloved wife of J...