Persian female names and their meanings

Female names of Persian origin have an unusual but rich sound. As a result, they gained popularity not only on the territory of Iran, but also in other states. It is worth noting that modern Western and Eastern names have been borrowed from the ancient times by the Persians and continue to be actively used in the present time.

The birth of a child is a holy holiday. All expectations and experiences are accompanied by worries: arrangement of the room, reading of literature, preparation of the wardrobe. Perhaps, this algorithm of action is present in every family, regardless of religion and nation. But during the hassle there comes a time, to which like prepared. But still it is difficult to make a choice of a name. Muslims can not be called a kid anyone you like, it is important to understand its meaning, because a child with this name live all his life. But first things first.

Laws of choice

Considering the Persian female names, it is necessary to note several criteria that guide parents when choosing a name. First, it should be pleasant and gentle by ear, so that in future the husband would like to name only him. Secondly, the naming should have a certain historical value. For example, in honor of one of the companions of the Prophet, a relative of either a close and respected person. For many, modern trends are not so important as their belonging to Islam and the mention of the Koran. Therefore, some sound strictly and solidly, they do not have the slightest hint of beauty. After all, everyone knows that this is a relative concept, and everyone has their own opinion on this.

Value

Virtually all Persian female names have an ancient history and roots. Most people borrowed from Arabic. As a rule, the meaning of these names is associated with religion, internal and external qualities of a person. Often, Iranians call their children by the date of birth, namely the month in which the child appeared.

As for girls, they are often called in honor of planets, stars, months of the lunar year or sunny. Among the popular female Persian names are many such where the meaning is associated with plants, flowers, precious stones and birds.

The role of ancient traditions in the formation of Persian names

Persians managed to preserve many of the original traditions of the name of the naming. That is why in the modern world, the use of common names created in pre-Islamic times continues.

As part of many there is a piece of "Azer", which in translation means "fire." The significance of these names is associated with Zoroastrianism. Followers of the oldest religion believed that the flame is capable of permeating everything around, beginning with a person and ending with the other elements of being. Thus, by including the particle "Azer" in the name of the child, parents provided him with a happy life and inner harmony.

Rare Persian female names and their meanings

• Alabin - the seer of "Allah";
• Aidana is a chaste woman;
• Babak is a parent;
• Dana - reasonable, learned;
• Jasmine is the Persian name of the flower;
• Zumrata is an emerald;
• Nawida - translated as "good news";
• Shahru is sweet;
• Scheherazade - interpretation of the name: the one that was born in the city.

Persian female names: beautiful options

Among a huge number of euphonious narecheny consider those that are considered the most pleasant not only by ear, but also by value:

• выдающаяся, статная, высокая. Aliya (accent on the first letter) - عالية outstanding, stately, high.
• мечта, желание. Раньше это имя пользовалось популярностью в арабских странах. Сейчас же его в основном употребляют в Америке. Amani (shock second syllable) - أماني "a dream, a desire." This name used to be popular in the Arab countries, but now it is mostly used in America.
• княжна, эмира, принцесса. Amir - أميرة princess, emir, princess. The girl with this name did not need to belong to the "blue blood". However, the child's name was defined in a figurative sense, that is, in character, in beauty and in the circle of people.
• приветливая, собеседница, дружелюбная, ласковая. Anisa (accent on the letter "A") - أنيسة affable, companion, friendly, affectionate. If you change the stress on the first syllable, then immediately the value changes to "unmarried".
• утешающая. Assiya (the first syllable) - آسية consoling . The naming is mentioned in the Quran and belongs to one of the 4 perfect women in the world.
• красивая. Jamila - جميلة beautiful. A name with Arabic roots, which the Prophet liked very much.
• Darin (percussion last syllable) - دارين is an ancient name for the Indian port city, where musk was delivered.
• Judy - جودي was the name of the mountain where the ark was stopped. This is mentioned in the Qur'an.
• Djuri - جوري is named in honor of one of the most beautiful kinds of roses. In Russian they are known as "ward-al-Juri", roses-al-Juri or damask roses.

• Zagra or Zahra - زهرة beauty, flower. This name is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an.

There are also Persian women's names that used to be popular, but are now considered rare:

• Karima - كريمة generous daughter. At one time was popular with the Persians.
• Munira - منيرة bright, shiny. Has enjoyed great success in Saudi Arabia. Now almost not used.
• Salima - سليمة healthy. Another interpretation of the name: "wounded". In any case, a rare name, is not popular at the moment.