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Nazanin

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How to Pronounce Nazanin

Pronounced nah-zah-NEEN /ˌnɑ.zɑˈnin/Medium

Meaning: From Persian nazanin, 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sweetheart, beloved: Nazanin is Persian for 'beloved; delicate and lovely'. Tender, elegant, and warm.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningFrom Persian nazanin, 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely'
U.S. rank (2024)#5238 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419792024

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

Nazanin comes from Persian nazanin, 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely' (from naz, 'coyness, charm, grace'). A tender, elegant, much-loved name across Iran and the Persian world (said 'nah-zah-NEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, beloved-and-lovely at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Nazanin means 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely' in Persian — a tender, elegant, much-loved name across Iran (actress Nazanin Boniadi).
Overall data confidence 80%
Persian references — nazanin — etymology

Variations

NazneenNazaneen

Nicknames

Naz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazanin mean?

Nazanin is Persian for 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely'.

How do you pronounce Nazanin?

It's said nah-zah-NEEN /ˌnɑ.zɑˈnin/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Nazanin a boy or girl name?

Nazanin is a girl's name.

How popular is Nazanin?

Nazanin is a rare name in the U.S.

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