Iranian Names for Girls

Maryam

Arabic, Persian, and Urdu variant of Mary, Hebrew

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Classic Mary has many international variations and the strong, pretty Maryam is the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form. Popular in many countries across the world, from Azerbaijan to France, The…

Parisa

Iranian, Persian

"like a fairy"

Funny how one letter can turn a name from ordinary to special. Parisa is so much more distinctive than either Marisa or Paris, with its sparkly meaning. It ultimately comes from the Persian word parī…

Pari

Iranian/Persian

"fairy"

Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.

Azar

Iranian

"fire"

Simple yet unusual (to non-Iranians) is an excellent combination for a name, which the fiery Azar embodies perfectly.

Yasamin

Yasamin is a feminine name of Persian origin, derived from the word 'jasmine,' representing the delicate white flower known for its sweet fragrance. In Persian culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes…

Parastoo

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.