Manizheh
Manizheh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature'”.
| Meaning | Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian (Shahnameh) |
| Arabic spelling | منیژه |
| Pronunciation | mah-nee-ZHEH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Manizheh
Manizheh is famous from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, where she is the daughter of Afrasiyab, king of Turan, and the beloved of the Iranian hero Bizhan. Their love story is one of the best-known episodes in the epic. The exact meaning of the old Persian name is uncertain, so it is valued mainly for this literary association rather than a dictionary meaning.
Is Manizheh a Muslim name?
Manizheh is a pre-Islamic Persian name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a cultural and literary name rather than a religious one.
Where is the name Manizheh used?
Common in Iran; the form Manizha is used in Tajikistan.
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Spellings and variants of Manizheh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manizheh mean?
Manizheh means 'Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature''. It comes from Persian (Shahnameh).
Is Manizheh a Muslim name?
Manizheh is a pre-Islamic Persian name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a cultural and literary name rather than a religious one.
How do you write Manizheh in Arabic?
Manizheh is written منیژه in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Manizheh?
Manizheh is pronounced mah-nee-ZHEH.