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Persian Names for Girls

Persian names for girls are predominantly used in Iran, which was formerly known to the Western world as Persia. Several of these stunning Persian girl names are already familiar to English-speaking parents: think beautiful Biblical Esther, or enchanting, exotic Roxana. But there are many more gorgeous girl names of Persian origin which remain virtually unknown outside of their home country, and we think they deserve a closer look.

From Soraya to Zarina, and from Pari to Vashti, find all of the Persian girls' names on our website here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Lila

Meaning: night; play

Origin:Arabic, Sanskrit
108
Jasmine

Meaning: gift from God

Origin:Flower name, from Persian
182
Esme

Meaning: beloved

Origin:French
247
Cyra

Meaning: sun or throne, or lord

Origin:Persian or Greek
366
Lilac

Meaning: bluish or lilac

Origin:English, from Persian
411
Esther

Meaning: star

Origin:Persian
105
Soraya

Meaning: Pleiades constellation

Origin:Persian
492
Vashti

Meaning: lovely

Origin:Persian
2103
Jessamine

Meaning: jasmine

Origin:English from Persian
1072
Roxana

Meaning: dawn; or, little star

Origin:Persian
979
Anahita

Meaning: immaculate

Origin:Persian
1276
Zarina

Meaning: a golden vessel

Origin:Persian
2176
Isa

Meaning: strong-willed

Origin:German
1190
Leila

Meaning: night

Origin:Arabic
432
Daria

Meaning: kingly or possess well

Origin:Feminine variation of Darius, Persian or Latin from Greek
854
Roxy

Meaning: dawn

Origin:Diminutive of Roxanne, Persian
618
Emerald

Meaning: green

Origin:Gem name; Persian
630
Nasrin

Meaning: wild rose

Origin:Persian
2099
Lazuli The meaning of Lazuli is 'a blue precious st...
Origin:Persian place name
4606
Suri

Meaning: princess

Origin:Hebrew, variation of Sarah
915