Parichehr
Parichehr is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fairy-faced, with a beautiful face”.
| Meaning | Fairy-faced, with a beautiful face |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | پریچهر |
| Pronunciation | pah-ree-CHEHR |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Parichehr
Parichehr joins two Persian words: pari, 'fairy', and chehr (chehreh), 'face'. The result describes someone as beautiful as a fairy, a common image in Persian love poetry. It is a classic Iranian girl's name, somewhat more traditional today than shorter compounds such as Parisa.
Is Parichehr a Muslim name?
Parichehr is a Persian name and is used by Muslim families in Iran, though it has no Arabic origin. Wasima and Wajiha are Arabic names with a similar 'beautiful face' meaning.
Where is the name Parichehr used?
Mainly used in Iran, particularly among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parichehr mean?
Parichehr means 'Fairy-faced, with a beautiful face'. It comes from Persian.
Is Parichehr a Muslim name?
Parichehr is a Persian name and is used by Muslim families in Iran, though it has no Arabic origin. Wasima and Wajiha are Arabic names with a similar 'beautiful face' meaning.
How do you write Parichehr in Arabic?
Parichehr is written پریچهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Parichehr?
Parichehr is pronounced pah-ree-CHEHR.