Persian Girl Names
427 persian girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Persian names have a particular kind of beauty — the sound arrives before the meaning does, and it lingers. Parents often find these names by accident, fall for the music of them, and only later discover the poetry sitting underneath. Aria is the gateway for most families, a name that slid into the American top 25 almost without resistance, and it is followed closely by Arya, Jasmine (from the flower, by way of Persian yasmin) and the velvet-dark Leila. Among Persian girl names, these are the ones that need no translation to land emotionally.
Look past the familiar four and the list gets quieter and lovelier. Mina and Yara are two syllables of pure ease, the kind of name that never gets shortened because it is already perfect. Esme has a hushed, storybook quality, Kira is crisp and a little fearless, and Aylin brings a Turkish-Persian crossover sound that still feels genuinely uncommon on an American playground. If you love the night-time softness of Leyla and Laila but want an unexpected turn, Esther waits at the other end — ancient, quietly regal, newly fashionable again.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its path out of old Persia, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Persian Girl Names
Aria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical music▶Lyla#80 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty — variant of Layla, from Arabic and Persian layl (night)▶Esther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputed▶Arya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rank▶Jasmine#206 in the U.S.Jasmine flower▶Leila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)▶Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regarded▶Aylin#345 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the ▶Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form of▶Laila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;▶Yara#507 in the U.S.In Arabic, from yara meaning 'small butterfly' or 'friend'; in Tupi (Brazilian indigenous), Iar▶Scarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarla▶Jazlyn#537 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the popular▶Lylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the Sufi▶Mina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (fr▶Leyla#611 in the U.S.Turkish and Persian spelling of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night' or 'dark,' associated ▶Jazmin#710 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin (یاسمین) or Arabic yasamin, the name of th▶Kiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning '▶Kyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the ▶Soraya#868 in the U.S.From the Persian and Arabic Thurayya (the Pleiades star cluster), meaning 'the Pleiades' or 'ri▶Yasmin#959 in the U.S.From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering plan▶Jazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, t▶Jaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn su▶Scarlette#1128 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (▶Dariana#1129 in the U.S.Upholder of the good; from Persian Darius (Darayavaush: upholding the good) feminized with the ▶Yasmine#1207 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; from Persian yasmin (the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale)▶Roxanne#1275 in the U.S.Bright, dawn, little star▶Jasmin#1355 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; gift from God▶Ester#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the g▶Rumi#1718 in the U.S.Derived from the Arabic/Persian word for the region of Rum (Byzantine Anatolia); the surname of▶Yazmin#1785 in the U.S.Jasmine flower▶Ruhi#1870 in the U.S.Spiritual; of the soul▶Azara#1977 in the U.S.Fire▶Iman#2084 in the U.S.Faith▶Razan#2179 in the U.S.Calm, composed, stoic, grave▶Raha#2257 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happiness▶Zena#2273 in the U.S.hospitable, welcoming of strangers▶Zarina#2340 in the U.S.gold, golden▶Zari#2377 in the U.S.gold, gilded▶Sima#2452 in the U.S.sky, treasure, sign▶Nazly#2492 in the U.S.coy, delicate, charming▶Jazmyn#2513 in the U.S.jasmine flower▶Roya#2808 in the U.S.Dream▶Kierra#2983 in the U.S.Variant of Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic word ciar meaning dark, black-haired, or dusky.▶Kyrah#2987 in the U.S.Variant of Kyra, from the Persian Cyrus root meaning sun or throne.▶Jasper#3186 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated wit▶Roxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', o▶Dariela#3279 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Dariel/Darío, ultimately from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'po▶Darya#3280 in the U.S.Sea, large river; from the Persian word darya▶Roxanna#3313 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian Roshanak▶Roxie#3314 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'▶Sahar#3363 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as well▶Arzoyi#3383 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; most plausibly related to Persian and Pashto arzu/arzo, 'wish, hope, longi▶Mahsa#3466 in the U.S.Like the moon, moon-like; from Persian mah, 'moon', with the suffix -sa, 'like'▶Cyra#3511 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted▶Mahnoor#3540 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'▶Lilac#3603 in the U.S.The fragrant spring shrub and its pale purple color; from Persian nilak via Arabic and French, ▶Mehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, belove▶Saroya#3679 in the U.S.Variant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic Thurayya▶Suhana#3681 in the U.S.Pleasant, beautiful, charming, delightful; from Hindi/Urdu suhana, of Persian-influenced vocabu▶Jaslynn#3713 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jas/Jasmine (Persian yasamin, 'jasmine flower') with -lynn, 'lake'▶Darianna#3759 in the U.S.Elaboration of Daria — feminine of Darius, Persian 'possessor, holder of the good, wealthy' — w▶Meher#3851 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity Mithra▶Rawan#3859 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movemen▶Shaya#3863 in the U.S.From Yeshaya/Shaya — a Yiddish pet form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' — also read in Persian▶Dariyah#4048 in the U.S.-iyah styling linked to Persian Darya, 'sea, ocean' — also a modern melodic coinage; routes lay▶Kayani#4063 in the U.S.From Persian Kayani — the legendary royal dynasty of the Shahnameh; read 'royal, kingly'▶Meena#4083 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish' (a zodiac sign), and Persian mina, 'blue gemstone, enamel, heaven'▶Yazmine#4101 in the U.S.Spelling of Yasmin/Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, the fragrant jasmine flower▶Bahar#4118 in the U.S.From Persian bahar, 'spring, springtime; blossom' — the season of renewal▶Khushi#4146 in the U.S.From Hindi/Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight'▶Dilara#4207 in the U.S.From Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', pl▶Ghazal#4218 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic form▶Mannat#4245 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Urdu mannat, 'a vow, a heartfelt prayer or wish made to God'▶Alizay#4281 in the U.S.From Urdu, often glossed 'a fragrant rose; happiness, joy'; precise root varies▶Darianny#4294 in the U.S.Modern Dominican coinage joining Daria/Darian ('possessor of good; sea') to the -anny ending; c▶Esti#4301 in the U.S.Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layered▶Kiyana#4324 in the U.S.From Persian Kiana, 'the universe, cosmos; elements' (also a Hawaiian-styled and Diana echo); r▶Jasmyn#4404 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Jasmine — from Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower▶Kiani#4413 in the U.S.From Persian kiani, 'royal, kingly' (the Kianian dynasty); also a Hawaiian-styled name; routes ▶Mehreen#4424 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'▶Paradise#4433 in the U.S.From the word paradise — from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden', via Greek paradeisos — ▶Etty#4486 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layered▶Ezme#4487 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved'; also linked to Persian 'emerald▶Nazli#4615 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy, delicate, graceful; coquettish, tender'▶Lemon#4713 in the U.S.From the word lemon — via Persian limun — the bright, tart yellow citrus fruit▶Saba#4741 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)'; also Saba, the kingdom of ▶Taj#4749 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic taj, 'a crown' (as in Taj Mahal, 'Crown Palace'); here for girls▶Azure#4773 in the U.S.From the word azure — via Old French azur and Persian lazhuward, the bright sky-blue color (and▶Jaslene#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jasmine (the fragrant flower, Persian yasmin) with the -lene ending; no▶Jazleen#4808 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jazmin (the jasmine flower) with the -leen ending; no single fixed root▶Darah#4907 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'▶Sadaf#4987 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'▶Nihan#5091 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nihan, 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also linked to 'the infinite, the boun▶Parisa#5096 in the U.S.From Persian parisa, 'like a fairy, fairy-like' (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel')▶Raahi#5098 in the U.S.From Hindi/Persian rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a journey' (from rah, 'a path, a way')▶Yazlin#5127 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Yaz- sound (echoing Yasmin, 'jasmine', and Yaz, 'spring', Turkish) to ▶Yazlyn#5128 in the U.S.-lyn spelling of Yazlin — a modern coinage joining a Yaz- sound (echoing Yasmin, 'jasmine') to ▶Zuleyka#5132 in the U.S.Spelling of Zuleika/Zulaykha — from Persian/Arabic, 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' (the wife ▶Asal#5157 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic asal, 'honey; sweetness'▶Elahi#5174 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' (a devotional word); here for girls▶Jazlin#5193 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin en▶Nazanin#5238 in the U.S.From Persian nazanin, 'sweetheart, beloved; delicate, graceful, lovely'▶Sehrish#5257 in the U.S.From Urdu/Persian sehrish, linked to 'dawn, daybreak' (sehr) and 'enchanting, magical' (sehr, '▶Skarlet#5260 in the U.S.Sk-/-let spelling of Scarlett — from an occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (rich r▶Jazzlynn#5342 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jazz (echoing Jasmine, 'the jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lynn endin▶Nazaia#5383 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Naz- opening ('pride; coyness, delicacy', Persian) to an -aia ending; ▶Peri#5386 in the U.S.From Persian pari, 'a fairy; a beautiful, winged spirit of Persian myth'; also a short form of ▶Yaslin#5414 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Yaz (echoing Yasmin/Jasmine, 'the jasmine flower', Persian) to a ▶Aaria#5420 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aria — Italian, 'a melody, an air'; Persian/Sanskrit, 'noble'; here for gi▶Dariya#5469 in the U.S.From Persian darya, 'the sea, the ocean'; also a spelling of Daria, the feminine of Darius, 'po▶Jasmina#5494 in the U.S.Slavic/Balkan form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'the jasmine flower'▶Kyana#5511 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Kiana — Hawaiian, 'divine', or Persian, 'the moon; royal'; also a modern blend;▶Almas#5608 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian almas, 'a diamond' (the hardest, most brilliant gem)▶Anara#5615 in the U.S.From Kazakh/Persian anar, 'a pomegranate' (a symbol of fertility and abundance); also a modern ▶Jazlene#5676 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jaz (from Jasmine, 'the jasmine flower', Persian) with a -lene ending; no sin▶Roohi#5740 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu ruhi, 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')▶Sithara#5747 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu sitara, 'a star'; also linked to the sitar (a stringed instrument); routes la▶Syra#5752 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Sarah ('princess', Hebrew), Cyra ('the sun; lady', Persian), and 'from Syria▶Tulip#5756 in the U.S.The tulip flower (from 'turban')▶Hessie#5822 in the U.S.Hessie is a nineteenth-century pet form of Hester, the older English form of Esther, from Persi▶Gurnaaz#5842 in the U.S.From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus naaz (Persian), 'pride, grace, elegance' — 'the pride/grace ▶Neda#5894 in the U.S.From Persian neda, 'a voice, a call, a summons'; also Slavic, 'born on Sunday' (a short form of▶Zimal#5938 in the U.S.From Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth/shawl'; also linked to 'rays of light, brightnes▶Delara#5978 in the U.S.From Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' (del, 'heart', pl▶Estee#5994 in the U.S.A pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the god▶Jazmyne#6013 in the U.S.A -myne spelling of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'the jasmine flower' (a fragrant white bloo▶Rahi#6090 in the U.S.From Persian/Sanskrit rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' (from rah, 'a ro▶Soriyah#6107 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Soraya/Thurayya — from Arabic/Persian, 'the Pleiades, the bright star cluste▶Zoraya#6141 in the U.S.A Z-spelling echoing Soraya/Thurayya ('the Pleiades, the star cluster', Arabic/Persian) and Zor▶Dariah#6203 in the U.S.A -iah spelling of Daria — the feminine of Darius, from Old Persian, 'she possesses; rich and k▶Estie#6218 in the U.S.A pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the god▶Ether#6233 in the U.S.Ether is best read as a spelling variant of Esther, the biblical queen's name from Persian, usu▶Zeenat#6364 in the U.S.A spelling of Zinat — from Arabic/Persian zinat, 'beauty; adornment, ornament, embellishment'▶Alizeh#6382 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu alizeh, 'a gentle wind; a breeze' (also linked to a 'trade wind')▶Arzoie#6395 in the U.S.A spelling of Arzu — from Persian/Turkish arzu, 'a wish, a desire, a longing; a hope'▶Jazlynne#6471 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Jaz- opening (echoing Jasmine, 'the jasmine flower', Persian) with the ▶Kimia#6504 in the U.S.From Persian kimia, 'alchemy; an elixir; something precious, rare, and transformative'▶Aariya#6613 in the U.S.A spelling of Aria/Arya — from Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable'; also echoing the Ital▶Dari#6673 in the U.S.A pet form of Daria — from Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy'; Dari is als▶Keyana#6778 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine'), a Persian-linked 'a founta▶Kirah#6782 in the U.S.A spelling of Kira/Keira — variously the Irish Ciara ('dark; dark-haired') and the Persian/Russ▶Mehr#6818 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness'; also linked to Mithr▶Pari#6835 in the U.S.From Persian pari, 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being'; used for both sexes; here ▶Zuleika#6898 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic Zulaikha, 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' — the traditional name of the wo▶Hosna#7028 in the U.S.A Persian/Afghan form of Husna — from Arabic, 'beauty; excellence; the most beautiful; goodness▶Nazia#7135 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, variously 'pride; elegance; coquetry' and 'hope; optimism; delicate'; routes▶Soriah#7194 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Soraya/Suraya — from Persian/Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades (a bright star c▶Tahiri#7207 in the U.S.Tahiri is most plausibly read as a feminine form or family name built on the Arabic root t-h-r,▶Zeynab#7218 in the U.S.A Persian/Turkish form of Zaynab — from Arabic, variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'orn▶Bibi#7277 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu bibi, 'a lady; mistress of the house' (a respectful title for women), and Swa▶Este#7330 in the U.S.A short form of Estelle/Esther — variously from Latin stella, 'a star', and the Persian-linked ▶Jessamine#7369 in the U.S.A form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'jasmine' (a fragrant white flower); jessamine is als▶Saina#7507 in the U.S.From Persian, variously 'praiseworthy' and a name of the Simurgh-like mythical bird (Saena); al▶Eather#7541 in the U.S.Eather is best read either as a variant of Esther (from Persian, usually given as 'star') or as▶Darian#7661 in the U.S.A spelling of Darian — from the Persian Darius, 'possessing goodness; one who upholds/maintains▶Farishta#7765 in the U.S.From Persian farishta, 'angel,' a word rooted in the sense of one who is sent - a messenger. It▶Lala#7771 in the U.S.Variously from the Slavic/Persian lala, 'a tulip', and a reduplicative pet form of names like L▶Jazzmine#7808 in the U.S.Jazzmine is a modern respelling of Jasmine, the fragrant white flower, whose name came into Eng▶Jasma#7810 in the U.S.Jasma reads as a clipped, coined form of Jasmine, whose root is the Persian yasmin, the jasmine▶Mihrimah#7817 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish mihr, 'the sun; love', + mah, 'the moon' — 'sun and moon'▶Reyhan#7854 in the U.S.A Turkish/Persian form of Rayhana — from Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; a sweet-smelling/fragrant▶Sayora#7873 in the U.S.A spelling of Sayyora — from Uzbek/Persian, 'a planet; a wanderer; a traveler'▶Aarza#7939 in the U.S.Variously from Persian/Urdu arzu/arza, 'a wish; a request; a desire', and Arabic arz, 'a cedar ▶Anahita#7973 in the U.S.From the Persian, 'immaculate; pure; undefiled' — the name of an ancient Zoroastrian goddess of▶Arnaaz#7989 in the U.S.From the Persian, variously 'beauty; grace; pride; glory' (linked to naz, 'coyness; pride; eleg▶Darielle#8038 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration of Dariel/Darius — from the Persian, 'possessing goodness; wealthy; he w▶Fayrouz#8077 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Persian fayruz, 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) — a symbol of beauty and ▶Mithra#8246 in the U.S.From the Persian/Vedic, 'covenant; contract; friendship' — the name of Mithra, an ancient deity▶Skarleth#8333 in the U.S.A Latin American spelling of Scarlett — from an English occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of▶Sorayah#8335 in the U.S.A spelling of Soraya — from the Persian/Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' (a cluster of stars)▶Zareen#8396 in the U.S.From the Persian zarin, 'golden; made of gold; of golden colour'▶Arshiya#8472 in the U.S.From the Persian, 'heavenly; angelic; of the divine throne' (from arsh, 'the throne; the highes▶Arzu#8474 in the U.S.From the Turkish/Persian arzu, 'a wish; a desire; a longing; an aspiration'▶Kashana#8475 in the U.S.Kashana most likely joins a Ka- prefix to Shana, though it also echoes the Persian and Urdu wor▶Azuria#8498 in the U.S.An elaboration of Azure — from the Persian lazaward via the Latin azura, 'sky blue; the colour ▶Daryana#8542 in the U.S.An elaboration of Daria — from the Persian/Greek, 'possessing good; wealthy; one who upholds th▶Elaahi#8562 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Persian ilahi, 'divine; of God; godly; heavenly'▶Shazia#8852 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'▶Shirin#8854 in the U.S.From the Persian shirin, 'sweet; charming; pleasant; delightful' (the queen Shirin of Persian l▶Soriya#8863 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Soraya/Suraya — from the Arabic al-Thurayya, 'the Pleiades (a star cluster);▶Zohal#8916 in the U.S.From the Persian/Arabic Zohal/Zuhal, 'Saturn (the planet)'▶Cyrus#9039 in the U.S.From the Persian Kurush — variously 'the sun', 'a lord/master', and 'far-sighted' (Cyrus the Gr▶Daryna#9047 in the U.S.A Ukrainian/Slavic form of Daria — from the Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; wealthy; one▶Rossana#9128 in the U.S.A form of Roxana (Persian Roshanak, 'little star; dawn; bright'), also read as an Italian/Spani▶Jasline#9168 in the U.S.A form of Jasmine/Jaslyn — from the Persian yasmin, 'the jasmine flower'; routes layered▶Lazuli#9260 in the U.S.From lapis lazuli — the deep-blue gemstone, from the Persian lazhward, 'blue/the sky', via the ▶Leyli#9271 in the U.S.An Azerbaijani/Persian form of Layla — from the Arabic layl, 'night' (Leyli and Majnun, a famou▶Mahreen#9294 in the U.S.From the Persian — mah, 'moon', + -reen (a suffix), hence 'like the moon; of moon-like beauty'▶Noori#9363 in the U.S.A spelling of Nuri/Noor — from the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; brightness'▶Rameen#9394 in the U.S.From the Persian, variously 'obedient; peaceful; one who brings joy'; used for both sexes (a Pe▶Soraiya#9446 in the U.S.A spelling of Soraya/Thurayya — from the Arabic thurayya, 'the Pleiades (a cluster of bright st▶Yasna#9498 in the U.S.Variously from the Avestan/Persian yasna, 'worship; prayer' (a Zoroastrian liturgy), and the Sl▶Arrya#9597 in the U.S.A spelling of Arya — from the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honored; honorable'▶Aryan#9599 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable; a noble one' (the traditional Indo-Iranian s▶Azal#9619 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Persian azal, 'eternity; that which has no beginning; the eternal past'; routes▶Azurah#9623 in the U.S.From azure — 'the sky-blue color' (from the Persian lazhward, 'lapis lazuli', via Latin); also ▶Cira#9660 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish feminine of Cyrus/Cyrenius — variously 'lord', 'sun', and 'throne' (from the▶Jasmon#9683 in the U.S.Jasmon reads as a shortened, reshaped cousin of Jasmine, keeping the Ja- opening and swapping t▶Jazmynn#9824 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jasmine — from the Persian yasmin, 'the jasmine flower' (also read as 'a▶
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What are popular Persian girl names?
In the U.S., Aria, Jasmine, Leila and Arya are the Persian-rooted girl names parents choose most often. Aria in particular has been one of the biggest risers of the past fifteen years.