Yalda
Yalda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Birth; the longest night of the year”.
| Meaning | Birth; the longest night of the year |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, from Syriac |
| Arabic spelling | یلدا |
| Pronunciation | yahl-DAH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Yalda
Yaldā is the Persian name of the winter-solstice night, Shab-e Yalda, when families gather to eat pomegranates and read the poetry of Hafez. The word was borrowed from Syriac, where it means 'birth', referring to the return of longer days. As a girl's name it is popular in Iran and Afghanistan, and appears in Turkish as Yelda.
Is Yalda a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Yalda is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan.
Where is the name Yalda used?
Common in Iran and Afghanistan and among Persian-speaking families abroad.
Gifts with the name Yalda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yalda mean?
Yalda means 'Birth; the longest night of the year'. It comes from Persian, from Syriac.
Is Yalda a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Yalda is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan.
How do you write Yalda in Arabic?
Yalda is written یلدا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yalda?
Yalda is pronounced yahl-DAH.