1. Home
  2. Topics

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.

Zara

Meaning: blooming flower; God remembers

Origin:Hebrew and Arabic
141
Mara

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Hebrew
254
Juliette

Meaning: little Julia

Origin:French from Latin
344
Lena The Hebrew name Lena is a shorter version of...
Origin:English, Scottish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian, diminutive of various names ending in lena
162
Kit

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
329
Hudson

Meaning: Hugh's son

Origin:English
135
Levi

Meaning: joined, attached

Origin:Hebrew
71
Ash

Meaning: ash tree

Origin:Diminutive of Asher, English
284
Nico

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Italian diminutive of Nicholas, Greek
85
Kenzo

Meaning: strong and healthy

Origin:Japanese
292
Brooks

Meaning: of the brook

Origin:English
101
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Luca

Meaning: light or man from Lucania

Origin:Italian variation of Luke and Lucas
86
Axel

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Absalom
391
Vincent

Meaning: conquering

Origin:Latin
52
Calvin

Meaning: bald, hairless

Origin:Latin
129
Dante

Meaning: enduring

Origin:Latin diminutive of Durant
103
Sven

Meaning: youth

Origin:Scandinavian
667
Joah

Meaning: brother of God

Origin:Hebrew
857
Emilio

Meaning: rival

Origin:Spanish and Italian variation of Emil
561