Origin · Persian · 7 names

Persian
names.

Names rooted in the Persian tradition — each carrying a fingerprint of language, scripture, and place.

Total names: 7
Girls: 4
Boys: 3
Top US name: Esther

About Persian names

Persian names blend pre-Islamic Zoroastrian heritage with later Arabic-Islamic influence. Florals, light, and royalty themes dominate.

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Curated reading on Persian names.

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Baby Names That Mean Light: Sun, Moon, Star, Dawn, and the Pure Brightness Tradition

Light is the most universal naming theme in the world. From Arabic Nour to Latin Lucia, Sanskrit Surya to Japanese Hoshi — 36 names across five kinds of light, organized by what each one actually shines from.

4 Persian girl names

For her — feminine Persian names.

Most likely from Old Persian sitareh ("star"), reaching Hebrew as אֶסְתֵּר

Jasmine

#189

Girl ·Persian

From Persian یاسمین (yāsamīn), the fragrant climbing flower, reaching English through Arabic and French

Aleena أَلِينَة

#667

Girl ·Arabic

"Silken, soft, delicate

Yara يَارَا

#614

Girl ·Arabic

"Small butterfly; beloved friend

3 Persian boy names

For him — masculine Persian names.

"Gift of God; time, era

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Persiannames.

Curated reading on Persian names.

Baby Names That Mean Light: Sun, Moon, Star, Dawn, and the Pure Brightness Tradition

For her — feminine Persian names.

For him — masculine Persian names.

Persian
names.