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Farzana

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Pronounced far-ZAH-nuh /fɑrˈzɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Persian farzana, 'wise; intelligent; learned' — the feminine of Farzan. It is widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and among Urdu-speaking families elsewhere.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of the mind: Farzana is Persian for 'wise; intelligent' (said 'far-ZAH-nuh'). Noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom Persian farzana, 'wise; intelligent; learned' — the feminine of Farzan. It is widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and among Urdu-speaking families elsewhere.
U.S. rank (2024)#13977 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719782024

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

Farzana comes from Persian farzana, 'wise; intelligent; learned', the feminine of Farzan. Persian naming has long prized the qualities of the mind, and Farzana sits with names like Danish and Hoshang in that tradition. It is common across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh (said 'far-ZAH-nuh').

It is well used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking countries but appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, Persian, and dignified.

Did you know? Farzana is Persian for 'wise' — a name that praises learning and good judgment. It travels widely through Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia, and is one of the classic Persian virtue names, which we note respectfully (said 'far-ZAH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Farzana — Persian farzana 'wise; intelligent'; feminine of Farzan

Variations

FarzanehFarzanahFerzana

Nicknames

ZanaFari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farzana mean?

Farzana is Persian for 'wise; intelligent; learned' — the feminine of Farzan.

How do you pronounce Farzana?

It's said far-ZAH-nuh /fɑrˈzɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Farzana a boy or girl name?

Farzana is a girl's name; Farzan is the masculine.

How popular is Farzana?

Farzana is well used in Persian- and Urdu-speaking countries but rare for girls in the U.S.

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