Zarlasht
Zarlasht is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually explained as golden, like a golden branch”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as golden, like a golden branch |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Pashto |
| Arabic spelling | زرلښت |
| Pronunciation | zar-LASHT |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Zarlasht
Zarlasht is a Pashto girl's name that begins with zar, the word for gold shared by Pashto and Persian. The second part is generally linked with the idea of a stem or branch, so the name is usually explained as golden, like a golden branch or golden stem. Because explanations of the second element vary from source to source, it is safest to say the name conveys something golden and precious, an image of beauty and value. It is a native Pashto name and has no Arabic root.
Zarlasht belongs to a family of Pashto girls' names built on zar, such as Zarghuna and Zarmina, all of which draw on the warm associations of gold. In Pashto script it is written with the special letter ښ, which is pronounced as sh in southern dialects and closer to kh in northern ones, so pronunciation can differ slightly by region. The usual English rendering is zar-LASHT, and Zarlashta is a common variant spelling. The name is used among Pashto speakers in Afghanistan and in the Pashtun regions of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Is Zarlasht a Muslim name?
Yes, Zarlasht is used by Muslim families, mostly Pashtuns. It is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one.
Where is the name Zarlasht used?
Used among Pashto speakers in Afghanistan and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zarlasht mean?
Zarlasht means 'Usually explained as golden, like a golden branch'. It comes from Pashto.
Is Zarlasht a Muslim name?
Yes, Zarlasht is used by Muslim families, mostly Pashtuns. It is a Pashto name rather than an Arabic one.
How do you write Zarlasht in Arabic?
Zarlasht is written زرلښت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zarlasht?
Zarlasht is pronounced zar-LASHT.
Is Zarlasht a Pashto name?
Yes. Zarlasht is a Pashto girl's name used mostly among Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What does zar mean in Zarlasht?
Zar means gold in Pashto and Persian, which is why the name is usually explained as golden.
How do you write Zarlasht in Pashto?
Zarlasht is written زرلښت in Pashto script.