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Bareen

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Pronounced buh-REEN /bəˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian barin (borne into Urdu as Bareen), 'exalted; highest; most sublime' — a word of elevation and honor, used as a girls' name in Persian- and Urdu-speaking families.Low

In 30 seconds: A name that reaches upward: Bareen means 'exalted; highest' in Urdu and Persian (said 'buh-REEN'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian barin (borne into Urdu as Bareen), 'exalted; highest; most sublime' — a word of elevation and honor, used as a girls' name in Persian- and Urdu-speaking families.
U.S. rank (2024)#13678 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bareen traces to the Persian barin, 'exalted; highest,' a word of praise that entered Urdu and became a girls' name in South Asian families. Two clean beats, formal and warm at once (said 'buh-REEN').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in South Asian families. Rare, dignified, and lyrical.

Did you know? Bareen comes from a Persian word for 'highest; most sublime' — a name that lifts, carried into Urdu use (said 'buh-REEN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bareen — Persian barin 'exalted; highest'; Urdu usage

Variations

BarinBariinBarreen

Nicknames

BariReen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bareen mean?

Bareen means 'exalted; highest; most sublime' — from the Persian barin, used in Urdu.

How do you pronounce Bareen?

It's said buh-REEN /bəˈriːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bareen a boy or girl name?

Bareen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bareen?

Bareen is very rare in the U.S. and better known in South Asia.

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