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Faridah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'unique,' 'exceptional,' or 'precious.' It derives from the Arabic root 'farada' (to be unique or singular). The name is widely used throughout…
Iranian, Persian
"swallow bird"
The name Parastoo currently seems unusual to the Western ear, with that "too" ending rare in traditional English names. It is sometimes spelled Parastu. Pari or Parisa would make easier imports.
Persian, variation of Naveed
"good news"
Usher put this spin on an attractive and popular Iranian name when he chose it for his son.
French
"esteemed, beloved"
Esme is a sophisticated, distinctive, and charming J. D. Salinger name, from his classic 1950 story 'For Esme, With Love and Squalor'.Related to the French Aimee, which means beloved, and to the…
Bandar as a feminine name is quite unusual, as it is more commonly known as a masculine name in Arabic and Persian cultures, where it means 'port' or 'harbor.' In Arabic contexts, Bandar is…
Persian
"wild rose"
Nasrin has a strong sound and lovely floral meaning. International variants include the Turkish Nesrin and Egyptian Nesreen.
Japanese; Persian
"thistle flower; greatest"
Azami has a prickly image and feel — reinforced by the thistle's image in Eastern mythology as one of defiance. A name that spans two widely divergent cultures, Azami might make the perfect…
"pomegranate flower"
A Persian name with a pretty meaning and a dignified sound, Golnar is floral and fruity with orange-red hues. Notable bearers include businesswoman, Golnar Khosrowshahi and singer Golnar Shahyar. An…
Persian from the Greek
"Narcissus flower"
This name gets given to a handful of Persian girls each year in both the USA and the UK.
Persian place name
Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…
Persian, courier
Angaros is a rarely used unisex name related to Angel.
"angel"
Fresh in sound with an angelic meaning, Fereshteh is a name of Persian origin. It was adapted from the Sanskrit presyatā and the Avestan fraēšta- both meaning "messenger." Also spelled as Ferishteh,…
"clearer"
A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.