انوشه

Anousheh

girlPersian

Anousheh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happy, blessed; eternal”.

MeaningHappy, blessed; eternal
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingانوشه
Pronunciationah-noo-SHEH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Anousheh

Anousheh is the Iranian form of the Persian anūsheh, 'happy, blessed', from Middle Persian anōsh, 'immortal'. The Iranian-American engineer Anousheh Ansari, the first Muslim woman and first Iranian to travel to space, made the name widely known in 2006.

Is Anousheh a Muslim name?

Anousheh is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

Where is the name Anousheh used?

Used mainly in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

Gifts with the name Anousheh

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Anousheh

Read more

More girl names like Anousheh

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anousheh mean?

Anousheh means 'Happy, blessed; eternal'. It comes from Persian.

Is Anousheh a Muslim name?

Anousheh is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

How do you write Anousheh in Arabic?

Anousheh is written انوشه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Anousheh?

Anousheh is pronounced ah-noo-SHEH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.