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Persian names used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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Aasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAbdul-Ali — Servant of the Most HighAbdul-Azeem — Servant of the MagnificentAbdul-Azim — Servant of the MagnificentAbolfazl — Father of virtue; man of excellenceAbshar — WaterfallAbuzar — Father of Dharr; after the Companion Abu DharrAdel — Just, fairAfroz — Illuminating, one who lights upAfshin — Title of the princes of OsrushanaAgha — Lord, master, chiefAkbar — Greater, greatestAlireza — ʿAli al-Riḍa, the eighth ImamAmir — Prince, commander, leaderAmirali — Commander Ali; prince AliAmirhossein — Prince Husayn; commander HusaynAnis — Companion, friendly, comfortingAnvar — Brighter, most radiantAqa — Master, lord, sirAram — Calm, peaceful, tranquilArash — Name of Iran's legendary archer heroArdalan — Name of a historic Kurdish dynastyArdavan — Artabanus; name of Parthian kingsAref — Knowing, wise; one who knows GodAria — Noble; AryanArif — Knowing, wise, learnedArio — Noble; AryanArmaghan — Gift, souvenirArman — Hope, ideal, aspirationArmin — Name of a Shahnameh princeArsalan — LionArshia — Of the throne, heavenlyArshiya — Of the throne; heavenlyArvin — Usually explained as trial, experienceArya — Noble; IranianAryan — NobleArzhang — Name of Mani's illustrated bookAsadullah — Lion of GodAsaf — Gatherer; name of Solomon's ministerAshkan — Arsaces; founder of the Parthian kingsAsif — Gatherer; name of Solomon's ministerAydin — Bright, enlightened, educatedAzad — Free, independentAzar — Fire; ninth month of the Persian yearBabak — Little father; dear fatherBahram — Victorious; the planet MarsBahrom — Victory; the planet MarsBakht — Luck, good fortuneBakhtiyar — Fortunate, luckyBakhtiyor — Fortunate, lucky, happyBaqer — One who splits open knowledge; deep scholarBaqir — One who splits open knowledge, deeply learnedBaran — RainBarbod — Famous musician of the Sasanian courtBehnam — Of good name, reputableBehrouz — Fortunate, prosperous; of good daysBehruz — Fortunate, having good daysBehzad — Well-born, of noble birthBenyamin — Son of the right handBijan — Name of a hero in the ShahnamehBorhan — Proof, clear evidenceBustan — Garden, orchardCyrus — Name of the founder of the Persian EmpireDaanish — Knowledge, learning, wisdomDabeer — Scribe, secretary, learned writerDabir — Scribe, secretary, teacherDalir — Brave, bold, courageousDanesh — Knowledge, learningDanial — God is my judgeDanish — Knowledge, learning, wisdomDaniyal — God is my judge (Prophet Daniel)Danyal — God is my judge (Prophet Daniel)Dara — Possessor, holder; king (Darius)Dariush — One who holds firm to the goodDarvish — Dervish; humble, ascetic seekerDarweesh — Dervish, Sufi asceticDarwish — Dervish, humble SufiDavood — Beloved; the Prophet DavidDavud — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDhulfiqar — Sword of ʿAli (the notched one)Ebad — Servants (of God), worshippersEbrahim — Abraham, father of manyEhsan — Doing good with excellence, benevolenceEmad — Pillar, supportEmtiaz — Distinction, excellenceEnayat — Kindness, favour, careEraj — Name of a legendary Iranian princeErfan — Spiritual knowledge, gnosisErshad — Guidance, directionEsfand — Holy devotion; the twelfth Persian monthEsmaeil — God hears; the Prophet IshmaelEsmatullah — Protection of GodFaez — Winner, successful, triumphantFakhruddin — Pride of the religionFaraz — Height, elevation, ascentFarbod — Possessor of glory, splendidFardad — Given by divine gloryFarhad — Persian name of a legendary loverFaridun — Name of a legendary Persian kingFarrukh — Fortunate, auspicious, happyFarshad — Very happy; joyful with splendourFarshid — Radiant glory, shining splendourFarzad — Born of glory; splendidFarzan — Wise, learnedFarzin — Wise; chess queen (vizier)Fathali — Victory of AliFazl — Grace, bounty, favour of GodFazlullah — Grace of GodFerdous — ParadiseFeroz — Victorious; turquoiseFerzan — Wise, learnedFirdausi — Of Paradise, heavenlyFiruz — Victorious, triumphantForqan — The Criterion between right and wrongGhazanfar — LionGhulam — Boy, young man; servantGohar — Jewel, pearl; essenceHaadi — Guide, one who leads to the right pathHafez — Guardian, protector; one who has memorised the QuranHaidar — LionHamed — One who praises GodHamidreza — Praiseworthy one of RiḍaHamzeh — Strong, steadfast; name of the Prophet's uncleHashem — One who breaks bread for othersHashmat — Dignity, majesty, grandeurHawre — Companion, friend, fellow travellerHaydar — LionHekmat — WisdomHemin — Calm, gentle, sereneHesam — Sharp swordHeydar — LionHidayat — Guidance, instructionHiwa — HopeHooman — Good-minded, of good spiritHossein — Little handsome one; goodHoushang — Legendary early king; often explained as wiseIbad — Servants of God, worshippersIftikhar — Pride, honour, distinctionIhsan — Excellence, doing good, perfection of faithIlham — Inspiration, intuitionIlia — My God is the Lord; the Prophet IlyasImad — Pillar, supportImadeddin — Pillar of the faithInayat — Kindness, favour, graceIrfaan — Knowledge, gnosis; gratitudeIsaar — Self-sacrifice, preferring othersIsar — Altruism, self-sacrificeIskandar — Alexander; defender of menJahan — World, universeJamshed — Shining Jam, a legendary Persian kingJamshid — Radiant Jam (a legendary king)Jasmin — Jasmine flowerJavad — Generous, open-handedJaved — Eternal, everlastingJavid — Eternal, everlastingJawad — Generous, liberalJawan — Young man, youthful, braveJawed — Eternal, everlastingJawid — Eternal, everlastingKadhim — One who restrains his angerKamaran — Successful, fortunateKambiz — Name of ancient Persian kings (Cambyses)Kamran — Successful, fortunate, prosperousKamyar — Successful; one whose wishes are fulfilledKarar — One who charges again and againKarrar — One who charges again and again, braveKarwan — CaravanKashef — Revealer, one who uncoversKasra — Khosrow; royal title of Persian kingsKaveh — Name of a legendary blacksmith heroKawa — Kawa the blacksmith, hero of NewrozKazem — One who restrains his angerKeyvan — SaturnKhurram — Happy, joyful, flourishingKhurshid — Sun, the shining sunKiaan — Royal, kingly (from Persian Kian)Kian — Royal, kingly; of the Kayanian kingsKiarash — Royal Arash; heroic like a kingKiyan — Kings; of the royal Kayanian lineKourosh — Cyrus; the name of Cyrus the GreatLahooti — Divine, belonging to the heavenly realmLoqman — Name of the sage LuqmanLotfi — Kind, gentleLotfy — Gentle, kind, graciousLutf — Kindness, grace, gentlenessMahan — Of the moon, moon-likeMahmood — Praised, praiseworthyMahyar — Friend of the moonMani — Name of the third-century painter-prophet ManiManouchehr — Legendary king of the ShahnamehMasih — The Messiah, the anointed oneMasoud — Fortunate, lucky, blessed with happinessMassoud — Fortunate, happy, blessedMasud — Fortunate, lucky, happyMazyar — Name of a prince of TabaristanMehdi — Rightly guidedMehdy — Rightly guidedMehran — Kind, loving; related to mehr (love, sun)Mehrdad — Gift of the sun; given by MehrMilad — Birth; birthdayMirza — Prince, son of a noblemanMisbah — Lamp, lanternMobin — Clear, evident, manifestMoeen — Helper, supporterMohammad — Praised, praiseworthyMohammadreza — Muhammad and Riḍa combinedMohsen — Benefactor, one who does goodMohsin — One who does good, benefactorMoqtada — One who is followed as an exampleMorshed — Guide, spiritual guideMortaza — Chosen, one who is approved (by God)Morteza — One with whom God is pleased; chosenMostafa — The chosen oneMotahhar — Purified, made pureMubeen — Clear, manifest, evidentMubin — Clear, manifest, making things plainMuhsen — Benefactor, one who does goodMujtaba — Chosen, selectedMuntadhar — The awaited oneMuntadher — The awaited one; one who waitsMurtadha — One who is pleasing; approved by GodMurtaza — Chosen one, one with whom God is pleasedMusaddiq — One who confirms the truthMutahar — Purified, pure, cleansedMuzaffar — Victorious, triumphantNader — Rare, exceptionalNadir — Rare, exceptional, preciousNaeim — Bliss, comfort, a life of easeNaqi — Pure, clean, spotlessNaseeruddin — Helper of the faithNaser — Helper, one who brings victoryNasim — Gentle breezeNasr — Victory, triumph, divine helpNasrullah — Victory of God, help from GodNaved — Good news, glad tidingsNaveed — Good news, glad tidingsNavid — Good news, glad tidingsNaweed — Good news, glad tidingsNawid — Good news, glad tidingsNima — Blessing, favour, graceNimatullah — Blessing of GodNusrat — Help, support, victoryOmid — HopeOmran — Prosperity, building up; name of the father of MaryamParham — Pure, pious, one who abstains from wrongParsa — Pious, devout, abstinentParviz — Victorious, fortunatePayam — Message, tidingsPayman — Promise, covenant, pactPejman — Longing, wistful; traditionally 'sorrowful'Peyman — Covenant, pledge, promisePirouz — Victorious, triumphantPouya — Seeking, active, dynamicQudratullah — Power of GodRamin — Hero of the epic 'Vis and Ramin'; joyfulRasool — MessengerRasoul — MessengerRavshan — Bright, clear, luminousRebwar — Traveller, passer-by, wayfarerReza — Contentment, being pleased with GodRiza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasureRonak — Splendour, lustre, radianceRoshan — Bright, shining, illuminatedRostam — Mighty hero of the ShahnamehRumi — Of Rum (Anatolia)Rustam — Mighty, valiant; the hero of the ShahnamehRıza — Contentment, consent, God's pleasureSaber — PatientSafdar — Breaker of enemy ranksSahand — Name of Mount SahandSahin — FalconSajjad — One who prostrates oftenSalar — Leader, commander, chiefSamad — Eternal refuge, the self-sufficientSamadi — Relating to the Eternal (al-Ṣamad)Saman — JasmineSamim — Sincere, heartfelt; the very coreSamin — Precious, valuableSamsam — Sharp, unbending swordSanjar — One who pierces; usually explained as warriorSardar — Commander, chief, leaderSasan — Ancestor of the Sasanian kingsSattar — One who covers faults; the ConcealerSepehr — Sky, heavens, firmamentShadi — Singer (Arabic); happiness, joy (Persian)Shah Rukh — Face of a king; royal faceShahab — Shooting star, blazing flameShaheen — Royal falconShahin — Falcon; royal bird of preyShahram — Usually explained as joy or peace of the kingShahriar — King, sovereignShahrokh — Royal face, king-like countenanceShahrukh — Face of a king; also the rook in chessShahzad — Prince, son of the kingShakib — Patient, enduringShamim — Fragrance, sweet smellShams — SunShayan — Worthy, deservingSheheryar — King, sovereign, rulerShehroz — Generally explained as 'king of days' or 'fortunate day'Shehroze — King of the day; fortunate dayShervin — Name of a legendary Persian princeSherzod — Son of a lion, lion-bornShirzad — Born of a lion, lion-heartedShoresh — Revolution, uprisingSiavash — Possessor of a black stallionSina — Honouring Ibn Sina (Avicenna)Sino — Named after Ibn Sina (Avicenna)Sohail — Canopus, a bright starSoheil — The star CanopusSohrab — Hero of the Shahnameh, son of RostamSoroush — Divine messenger; angel of inspirationTaher — Pure, clean, virtuousTeymur — IronTouhid — Oneness of God, monotheismUmid — HopeVahid — Unique, matchless, one of a kindWais — Usually explained as 'gift' or 'little wolf'Xerxes — Ruler over heroesYaser — Easy-going, prosperous, wealthyYashar — He lives; long-livedYawar — Helper, friend, supporterYazdan — GodYousef — God increases; the Prophet JosephZabihullah — The one offered in sacrifice to GodZagros — Named after the Zagros MountainsZahed — Ascetic, devout, detached from worldly thingsZaher — Manifest, evident, apparentZahid — Ascetic, devout, detached from worldly thingsZarif — Elegant, refined, wittyZaryab — Gold; golden waterZirak — Clever, intelligent, smartZiya — Light, radianceZulfiqaar — Possessor of notches; the sword of ʿAliZulfiqar — Name of the sword of ʿAlī

Girl names (356)

Aafreen — Praise, bravo; well doneAdela — Just, fair, uprightAdina — Friday (Persian); delicate, gentle (Hebrew)Afreen — Praise, well done; admirableAfrin — Praise, admiration; well doneAfrine — Praise, well done; blessedAfsana — Story, tale, legendAfsaneh — Legend, fable, storyAfshan — Scattering light, sparklingAfsheen — Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian titleAhu — Gazelle, deerAida — Returning; visitorAnahita — Immaculate, pureAnoosha — Happy, blessed; immortalAnoush — Immortal, eternal; sweetAnousheh — Happy, blessed; eternalAnushe — Eternal; happy, blessedArezo — Wish, hope, longingArezoo — Wish, hope, longingArjwan — Purple; the Judas tree's purple-red blossomArmita — Devotion, humilityArzoo — Wish, desire, longingAsal — HoneyAtoosa — Name of an ancient Persian queenAtossa — Well-granting; name of a Persian queenAtousa — Name of an ancient Persian queenAva — Voice, soundAwaz — Melody, song, voiceAylin — Moon halo, moonlightAzadeh — Free, noble-mindedBahar — Spring, blossomingBanafshah — Violet (flower)Banafshe — Violet (flower)Banafsheh — Violet flowerBaneen — Sons, childrenBano — Lady, noblewomanBanou — Lady, noblewomanBanu — Lady, noblewomanBatool — Devoted to God, chasteBatul — Devoted to God, chasteBehnaz — Best charm, finest graceBenafsha — Violet (flower)Betul — Chaste, wholly devoted to GodBita — Unique, matchlessBoshra — Good news, glad tidingsBulbul — NightingaleBusaina — Beautiful, gentleChahinez — Darling of the king; the king's prideChiman — Meadow, green lawnDarakhshan — Shining, radiant, brilliantDarya — Sea, great riverDelara — Adorner of the heart, belovedDelaram — One who soothes the heartDiba — Silk brocade, fine silkDilaara — Adorner of the heart; belovedDilara — Adorner of the heart, belovedDilnasheen — Pleasing to the heart, delightfulDilnaz — Heart's delight, tender-heartedDilyara — Adorning the heart, belovedDina — Judged, vindicatedDonya — The worldDordaneh — Unique pearl; precious oneDorsa — Pearl-like, as precious as a pearlDurdanah — Single precious pearlEffat — Chastity, virtue, modestyElaheh — Goddess; divine being (poetic)Elham — InspirationElnaz — Pride or charm of the peopleEshrat — Joyful companionship, pleasureFaeza — Successful, victoriousFaezeh — Successful, victoriousFahima — Intelligent, wiseFahimeh — Intelligent, understandingFaranak — Name from the ShahnamehFarangis — Name from the ShahnamehFariba — Charming, enchanting, captivatingFarishta — AngelFarkhanda — Fortunate, blessed, auspiciousFarkhunda — Auspicious, fortunate, blessedFarnaz — Glorious grace, splendid charmFarnoosh — Usually explained as glorious and sweetFarzana — Wise, learned, intelligentFarzanah — Wise, learnedFarzaneh — Wise, learnedFataneh — Charming, enchantingFatemeh — One who weans; Fatima al-ZahraFereshta — AngelFereshteh — AngelFirouzeh — TurquoiseFiruza — TurquoiseForough — Light, radiance, brightnessForouzan — Shining, glowing, radiantGauhar — Pearl, jewel, gemGehan — The worldGhadir — Stream, brookGhazal — GazelleGhazalah — Gazelle; gracefulGhazaleh — GazelleGisou — Locks of hair, tressesGiti — World, universeGolnar — Pomegranate blossomGolnaz — Flower-like graceGolshan — Rose gardenGolshifteh — Enamoured of flowersGowhar — Jewel, pearl; essenceGul — Rose, flowerGulnar — Pomegranate flowerGulnoz — Delicate flower; graceful as a roseGulshen — Rose gardenHadis — Saying, narration; Prophetic traditionHakima — Wise womanHaleh — Halo around the moonHamasa — Epic; heroism, courageHanieh — Happy, content; pleasantHasti — Existence, being, lifeHazar — NightingaleHelia — Sun, radiantHengameh — Commotion, excitement; a remarkable eventHoda — Guidance, right pathHoma — Mythical bird of good fortuneHoura — Maiden of Paradise with beautiful eyesHuma — The Huma, a legendary bird of good fortuneIffat — Chastity, purity, modestyIrum — Garden of paradise; the ancient city of IramIshrat — Joy, pleasure, delightful companionshipIsmat — Chastity, purity, protectionJaleh — Dew, dewdropKamand — Lasso; a captivating loop (poetic)Katayoun — Name of a heroine of the ShahnamehKawkab — Star, planetKhatera — Memory, cherished remembranceKhatoon — Lady, noblewomanKhirad — Wisdom, intellectKhorshid — Sun, sunlightKiana — Nature, the elementsKimia — Alchemy, elixir; something rare and preciousKosar — Abundance; a river in paradiseKowsar — Abundance; a river in ParadiseKubra — Greatest, eldest, seniorLadan — A fragrant flowering shrubLala — TulipLaleh — TulipLeila — Night; dark-haired beautyLola — TulipMaedeh — Table spread with food; heavenly feastMahbanu — Lady of the moon, moon-like ladyMahbooba — BelovedMahboobah — Beloved, darlingMahbubeh — BelovedMahdis — Like the moon; moon-facedMahgol — Moon flower; as beautiful as moon and flowerMahin — Greatest, noblest; also linked to the moonMahnaz — Pride of the moon; as graceful as the moonMahrukh — Moon-faced, with a face like the moonMahsa — Like the moonMahshid — Moonlight, radiance of the moonMahtaab — MoonlightMahtab — MoonlightMahvash — Moon-like, beautiful as the moonMana — Lasting, enduring, everlastingMandana — Everlasting, enduringManizha — Name of a heroine in the ShahnamehManizheh — Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature'Maral — Deer, doeMarjan — Coral; small pearlsMarjanah — Coral, small pearlMarzia — Pleasing (to God), contentedMarziyeh — One who is pleasing to God, well-pleasingMasouda — Fortunate, happy, blessedMastaneh — Intoxicated with love, rapturousMasuma — Innocent, sinless, protectedMehnaz — Pride or grace of the moonMehr — Love, kindness; the sunMehrangez — Inspiring love and kindnessMehrangiz — One who inspires love and kindnessMehrnaz — Grace of the sun; loving and charmingMehtab — Moonlight, the moonMehwish — Like the moon, moon-facedMelika — QueenMihr — Sun; love, kindnessMina — Blue enamel, azure glass; also Mina near MakkahMinou — Paradise, heavenMitra — Friendship, covenant; the sunMobina — Clear, evident, manifestMojdeh — Good news, glad tidingsMojgan — EyelashesMona — Wishes, hopes, desiresMozhgan — EyelashesMujgan — EyelashesNaaz — Grace, pride, charmNadin — HopeNageen — Gemstone set in a ringNaghmeh — Melody, song, tuneNagin — Gemstone set in a ring; jewelNagma — Melody, song, tuneNaheed — The planet VenusNahid — The planet VenusNarges — Narcissus flowerNargess — Narcissus flowerNargiz — Narcissus flowerNarjes — Narcissus flowerNarjis — Narcissus flowerNarmin — Soft, gentle, delicateNasrin — Wild roseNastaran — Wild rose, eglantineNausheen — Sweet, pleasant, delightfulNaz — Grace, charm, playful prideNazan — Graceful, coy, proud in beautyNazaneen — Sweetheart, darling, delicate beautyNazanin — Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovelyNazdar — Delicate, darling, full of charmNazgol — Delicate flowerNazila — Graceful, charming, delicateNazli — Coy, delicate, full of charmNazlı — Coy, delicate, full of charmNazneen — Delicate, charming, belovedNeda — Call, voice; divine callNegar — Beloved; painting, image of beautyNegin — Gemstone set in a ring, jewelNegina — Gemstone, jewel set in a ringNelofar — Lotus, water lilyNergiz — Narcissus flowerNermeen — Soft, gentle, delicateNesreen — Wild rose, eglantineNesrin — Wild rose, eglantineNesrine — Wild rose, eglantineNigar — Beloved; a beautiful pictureNigora — Beloved; beautiful as a paintingNika — Good, beautifulNikou — Good, virtuous, beautifulNilofar — Water lily, lotusNiloofar — Water lily, lotusNiloufar — Water lily, lotusNilufar — Lotus, water lilyNilüfer — Water lily, lotusNishtiman — HomelandNisrine — Wild rose, eglantineNooshin — Sweet, pleasantNushin — Sweet, pleasantOzoda — Free, noblePaimana — Cup; measurePaniz — Sugar candy, sweetnessParastoo — Swallow (the bird)Pardis — Paradise; walled gardenPareesa — Fairy-likePari — Fairy; a beautiful, graceful beingParichehr — Fairy-faced, with a beautiful faceParimah — Fairy and moon; moon-like beautyParinaz — Charming as a fairyParisa — Like a fairy, fairy-facedParissa — Fairy-like, like a fairyParizad — Born of a fairyParnian — Fine silkParvaneh — Butterfly; mothParvin — The Pleiades star clusterParvina — The Pleiades star clusterParwana — Butterfly, mothPegah — Dawn, early morningPerveen — The Pleiades star clusterPooneh — Wild mint, pennyroyalPouneh — Wild mint, pennyroyalRaha — Free, released; (Arabic) rest, comfortRaheleh — Ewe (from Hebrew Rachel)Raihana — Sweet basil, a fragrant flowerRana — Gazing; beautiful, eye-catchingRawan — Soul, spirit; flowingReyhaneh — Sweet basil, fragrant plantRojin — Sunny, bright as the sunRoksana — Bright, radiant, little starRoqaya — Rising, ascending; gentleRoshanak — Little light, bright starRoxana — Little star, bright oneRoya — Vision, dreamRuya — Dream, visionSaba — Gentle east wind, morning breezeSadaf — Seashell, mother-of-pearlSadiqa — TruthfulSaghar — Cup, gobletSahar — The time just before dawnSahba — Reddish wine; rosy, ruddySakine — Tranquillity, inner peaceSamaneh — Usually explained as a small songbird, quailSamira — Pleasant companion in evening talkSanam — Beloved (in poetry)Sanaz — Graceful, full of charmSawsan — Lily, irisSehar — Dawn, the early hours before daybreakSepideh — Dawn; first light of morningSetareh — StarSetayesh — Praise, worshipShabnam — Dew, morning dewShabnum — Dew, morning dewShagofa — Blossom, budShahla — Woman with dark blue-grey eyesShahnaz — Pride of the king; also a musical modeShahrbanoo — Lady of the landShahrzad — Of noble lineage (the storyteller of the Thousand and One Nights)Shakilah — Beautiful, well-formedSharmin — Shy, modestShehnaz — Pride of the king; a musical modeSheida — Lovelorn, passionately in loveShereen — Sweet, pleasant, charmingSherine — Sweet, pleasantShideh — Radiant, shining, luminousShilan — Wild rose, rosehip flowerShireen — Sweet, charmingShirin — Sweet, pleasant, charmingShiva — Eloquent, charming, gracefulShohreh — Famous, renownedShokufeh — Blossom, budSima — Face, countenance, appearanceSimin — Silvery; made of silverSitara — StarSogol — Beloved; usually explained as a flowerSoha — A faint star (Alcor)Soheila — Like the star CanopusSohila — Feminine of Suhayl, the star CanopusSoraya — The Pleiades star clusterSoudabeh — Name of a queen in the ShahnamehSoudeh — Usually explained as polished, calmSuraya — The Pleiades star clusterTahera — Pure, chaste, virtuousTahereh — Pure, chaste, virtuousTahmina — Often explained as strong, valiantTahmineh — Strong, brave; wife of RostamTala — Usually explained as palm treeTamana — Wish, desire, hopeTanin — Resonance, echo, ringing soundTannaz — Graceful of body, delicateTara — StarTaraneh — Song, melodyTermeh — Fine woven silk clothThuraya — The Pleiades star clusterTina — Short form of Christina and similar namesToktam — Usually explained as a kind of flowerVafa — Faithfulness, loyaltyVahida — Unique, incomparableVida — Visible, evident, apparentYalda — Birth; the longest night of the yearYasaman — Jasmine flowerYasamin — Jasmine flowerYeganeh — Unique, one of a kindZareen — Golden, made of goldZari — Golden; gold brocadeZeba — Beautiful, gracefulZeenat — Adornment, beauty, graceZeinab — A fragrant desert plant; ornamentZeynab — Name of the Prophet's daughter; fragrant treeZhila — Usually explained as dew or pure brightnessZhino — Usually linked to life (Kurdish jîn)Zhiyan — LifeZiba — BeautifulZohal — Saturn (the planet)Zohreh — Venus; bright shining starZuhal — Saturn (the planet)Zulaykha — Traditional name; often explained as fair, brilliant