Persian baby girl names are truly a most beautiful collection. Dreamy and feminine sounds, Persian girl names feel most at home in areas such as Turkey and the Arab nations, but can apply to families everywhere. They have exotic and beautiful sounds that have promoted some to mainstream popularity, a few of which may make the list alongside rarer and more obscure in the UK and US Persian girl names that show modern potential. Now, let’s dive right in to some gorgeous Persian girl names!
Mina- The perfect example of the gentle and sweet sounds of many Persian girl names, Mina looks to be bursting with potential. Her sounds could carry her far in the long run, given her similarity to Amelia, Mia, and Mila, all of which are incredibly trendy and have been on the upswing in the past couple years, on top of her user-friendly format: the simple and feminine consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel. She’s the name of a flower in the Persian language, adding her to the constantly in-demand Lily-Violet flower family, and ranks at a completely approachable #684 for parents seeking an alternative to Mila or Mia.
Afarin- A name virtually untouched by modern day parents, Afarin has a delicate sound, tailored appearance, and the minimal popularity to seal the deal. Perfect for a family searching to honor their daughter’s Persian background, Afarin’s -een ending makes her at home with Josephine and Clementine with sprinkling in an exotic Afa- beginning that’s stunningly soft and sweet. The name means “praise,” an adorable and faithful meaning to top off a beautiful sound and popularity far outside even the reaches of the top 10,000, much less 1000.
Roxanna- Roxanne/a was quite popular in the 80s before taking a brutal nose-dive to the bottom, but hear me out here: not only does she blend into modern names with the cute and fiery nickname Roxy, she also elaborates on our love for Anna with an X that packs a punch to a more classic choice. Her meaning “dawn,” is also positive and hopeful, a nice choice for a 2020 baby, and comes with all of the benefits of an older name with no lingering popularity, as she’s absent from the top 1000 as well as her sister Roxanne. Because of her past popularity, people easily spell and pronounce Roxanna, but there won’t be a cloud of children in her class coming when you call her name.
Farah- A more whimsical take on Sarah or Norah, Farah feels slightly fantastical, but also with traditional sounds and sound alikes such as pharaoh and fairy. Surprisingly, this Persian delight, specifically an Arabic baby girl name, fell right off the charts in 1977 after a spike in alternative spelling Farrah thanks to the film “Charlie’s Angels”, and hasn’t made a return since, despite a beloved sound and wonderful meaning of “happiness” that is hard to resist. Farah does claim to hold the #869 spot in England, where the population has more Arabic families, but fails to rank in the US despite her simple yet lovely feel and delightfully adorable meaning.
Leila- One of the more popular Persian names for girls right now, Leila is delicate, flowing, and feminine on top of her Persian origin that may appeal to Arabic or Turkish couples expecting a little girl, and even families with no connection to Persian culture. It’s a name that shares a double L with Lily and an -a ending with Sophia, and therefore won’t feel out-of-place whatsoever in a French, German, or Italian family, per se. With the mystical meaning of “night” and a more phonetic spelling, Layla (#23), Leila is definitely one to consider. The pronunciation, you ask? Some may argue that the -Lei approaches Leigh, which is pronounced Lee and is therefore lee-luh, while some would say that it’s an alternative spelling of Layla, said lay-luh.
Yazmin- Jasmine is starting to lose her appeal to datedness, so it’s time for Yazmin to step up to the plate as the perfect herbal alternative. Yazmin is a Persian name with a rare initial, peppy nickname Yazzy or adorable short form Minnie, and is even a flower name that literally just left the top 1000 a few short years ago, making her still a viable option for a little girl today. Her Persian roots are reflected in her lovely -in ending, which is pronounced -een, and means “gift from God,” or, if a religious meaning isn’t quite your favorite, “jasmine flower,” the root of the name herself, is also a potential meaning.
Kyra- Made familiar by actress Kyra Segdwick, this Persian name is pronounced the same as Kira/Kiera, but comes from a feminization of the name Persian baby boy name Cyrus as opposed to the Irish origin of Kiera. The powerful meaning “throne” puts some strength into a more dainty sound, but unfortunately many english-speaking countries may revert the name to what is phonetically expected (kai-ruh) unless the actress’s unique moniker has stuck in their heads. The name currently ranks at #591, her beautiful and versatile sound continuing to push her and her sound sisters up the charts.
Soraya- A regal and striking name for a baby girl, everything about Soraya seems to convey beauty and grace upon her bearer. A name that means “jewel,” Soraya feels sophisticated and smart while short form Raya feels more playful and childish thanks to Riley and Ryan having similar sounds, that is, if you’re pronouncing it so-rye-uh instead of so-ray-uh, although each option is equally valid. Ray could be a nickname if you decide on the latter pronunciation as well. A Persian adaptation of Sarah and co., Soraya is a wonderful choice to honor Persian heritage and overall a stunning name for a daughter to bear as she grows without even cracking the top 1000. A win-win!
So that’s all of the Persian girl names I have for you today. I’m absolutely not a Persian name expert, so if I have anything wrong, I would love to hear from someone slightly more experienced with Persian names and culture so that I can fix it. I hope you enjoyed this article on Persian girl names, and will stick around for more Name Warehouse content!
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~Delphina Moon
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