فرشته

Farishta

girlPersian

Farishta is a Muslim girl name meaning “Angel”.

MeaningAngel
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفرشته
Pronunciationfa-RISH-tah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Farishta

Farishta is the Dari, Pashto and Urdu form of the Persian fereshteh, angel. In Iran the name is pronounced Fereshteh, while in Afghanistan and Pakistan Farishta or Fereshta is common. Belief in angels is part of Islamic faith, which gives the name a positive association for Muslim families.

Is Farishta a Muslim name?

Yes, Farishta is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. It is Persian rather than Arabic and means angel.

Where is the name Farishta used?

Common in Afghanistan and among Afghan and Pakistani families abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Farishta

FereshtehFereshtaFerishtaFareshta

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farishta mean?

Farishta means 'Angel'. It comes from Persian.

Is Farishta a Muslim name?

Yes, Farishta is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. It is Persian rather than Arabic and means angel.

How do you write Farishta in Arabic?

Farishta is written فرشته in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farishta?

Farishta is pronounced fa-RISH-tah.

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