Iranian or Persian Girl Names by ViVi

Sadira

Persian

"lote tree, sidr tree"

Also appearing as Sidra, this botanical name has roots in Persian, and holds multiple levels of spiritual significance. It refers to the Ziziphus spina-christi , a spikey, evergreen plant, also known…

Vashti

Persian

"lovely"

This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was…

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…

Yasmeen

Persian

"jasmine flower"

One of the less frequently seen spellings of this popular name.

Zarina

Persian

"a golden vessel"

Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen, and also sounds…

Zenda

Persian

"sacred"

Anyone who remembers the classic novel or film "The Prisoner of Zenda" would find this an odd choice.