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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.

Origin:Word name
748
Camilla

Meaning: young ceremonial attendant

Origin:Latin
323
Serena

Meaning: tranquil, serene

Origin:Latin
248
Ruby

Meaning: deep red precious stone

Origin:Latin
48
Pippa

Meaning: lover of horses

Origin:English, diminutive of Philippa
264
Isabel

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Spanish variation of Elizabeth
222
Florence

Meaning: flourishing, prosperous

Origin: Latin
74
Elsa

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:German diminutive of Elisabeth
204
Bonnie

Meaning: beautiful, cheerful

Origin:Scottish
143
Eden

Meaning: place of pleasure, delight

Origin:Hebrew
170
Sawyer

Meaning: woodcutter

Origin:English
100
Kai

Meaning: sea

Origin:Hawaiian
22
Lulu

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Louise or Lucy, or Arabic
383
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Origin:Botanical name
138
Vera

Meaning: faith

Origin:Russian
139
Anais

Meaning: grace

Origin:Catalan and Provencal pet form of Hebrew Anna
408
Origin:Spelling variation of Hannah
2053
Celine

Meaning: heavenly

Origin:French variation of Celeste
395
Vivienne

Meaning: life

Origin:French variation of Vivian
228
Zoe

Meaning: life

Origin:Greek
469