814 Persian Girl Names Worthy Of A Princess

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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Ava
Baby Girl Sign Girl Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
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Scarlett
Baby Girl Sign Girl The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
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Ariana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
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Esther
Baby Girl Sign Girl Star; Hidden
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Jasmine
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Lila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night
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Ariah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Melody; Gold
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Jazlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower; Gift from God
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Scarlet
Baby Girl Sign Girl Red color; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
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Maryam
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved
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Yaretzi
Baby Girl Sign Girl You will always be loved; Friend; Helper
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Mina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
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Megan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pearl; Child of light
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Aleah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rising; Height; Exalted; Champion
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Yara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lady of the lake; Friend; Helper; Small butterfly; Courage; Strength
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Kyra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
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Leyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Daughter of the night
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Zahra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Shining; Blooming flower; Brilliant
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Kiana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
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Hana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
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Anais
Baby Girl Sign Girl Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
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Avah
Baby Girl Sign Girl To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird
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Avalynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bird; Alive; Desired; Lake; Sound; Voice
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Samira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
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Kiera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
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Soraya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rich; Princess; The Pleiades; Star cluster
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Jazlynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fragrant jasmine flower; Forest of olive trees
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Roxanne
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
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Avalyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
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Emani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Faith; Firm conviction in unseen
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Yaritza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend; Helper; Lady of the water; Small butterfly
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Yasmine
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Jazzlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower; Jazz lake
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Farah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Happiness
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Dariana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wealthy; Possessing goodness
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Suri
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
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Ester
Baby Girl Sign Girl Star; Evening star
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Aryana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
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Asiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Resurrection; Distressed; Grieved; Pensive; East
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Jazmyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Azula
Baby Girl Sign Girl Blue
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Jaslyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower; Germanic tribe Geats
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Yasmeen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Ainara
Baby Girl Sign Girl The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
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Avalee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strength; Bird; Voice; Life; Clearing
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Daria
Baby Girl Sign Girl To possess; One who keeps things well
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Mona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
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Roxana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Shining
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Amin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Truthful
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Kiyah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
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Kyrah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
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Jannat
Baby Girl Sign Girl A garden of Heaven; Paradise
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Yana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
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Asiyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
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Zari
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Golden; Shining; Brilliant
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Jaslynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower; Gift from God
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Aleen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
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Kamaria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moon
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Azra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Virgin; Maiden
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Roxy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
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Saraya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
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Esty
Baby Girl Sign Girl Star; Evening star
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Azura
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sky blue
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Zarina
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Golden; Gold; Empress
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Razan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
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Roxanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
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Yasmina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Eldana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Country; Society; Wise
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Azora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sky blue
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Aziza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
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Azara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fire; Scarlet; Call for help
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Darianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wealthy; Possessing goodness
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Hoorain
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beautiful angel
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Jazzlynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower; One who is absorbed in God's praises
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Karisma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
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Roxie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright star; Bright face; Shining; Dawn; Star; Dawn of the day
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Darya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
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Essie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Star; Evening star
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Nare
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pomegranate; Fire
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Cyra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Throne; Sun; Lord
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Peri
Baby Girl Sign Girl A fairy; A fruit
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Roya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dream; Vision; Heavenly
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Jasmyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Mannat
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
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Rayanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wise and graceful; Gracious beam of light; Little king; Wise; Smart
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Jazlin
Baby Girl Sign Girl The forest of olive tree; Blue planet; Jasmine blossom
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Laela
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
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Khole
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gazelle; Beautiful
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Alizay
Baby Girl Sign Girl The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
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Mahnoor
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light of the moon
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Amera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Tree top; High born girl
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Dasia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Possessing goodness; Already seen; Myrtle tree
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Layana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Shining; Glowing; Place of rest
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Zarya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sunrise; Dawn; Gold
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Sitara
Baby Girl Sign Girl A star; The morning star
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Janay
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious; Soul moon
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Nazli
Baby Girl Sign Girl Delicate; Coy; Coquetry
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Khushi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight
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Seriyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Cloud and rain
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Nazly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Delicate; Beautiful; Coy
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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)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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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  1. Ancient Persia.
    https://www.worldhistory.org/Persia/
  2. Persian Empire.
    https://www.ushistory.org/civ/4e.asp
  3. 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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