Anousheh
Anousheh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Happy, blessed; eternal”.
| Meaning | Happy, blessed; eternal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | انوشه |
| Pronunciation | ah-noo-SHEH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran |
Meaning and origin of Anousheh
Anousheh is the Iranian form of the Persian anūsheh, 'happy' or 'blessed'. Like Anoosha, it goes back to the Middle Persian anōsh, which meant 'immortal'. The Iranian-American engineer Anousheh Ansari made the name widely known in 2006, when she became the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to travel to space. Her journey gave the name an adventurous, modern ring.
Is Anousheh a Muslim name?
Anousheh is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora use it.
How popular is Anousheh?
Anousheh is used mainly in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.
Gifts with the name Anousheh
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Spellings and variants of Anousheh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anousheh mean?
Anousheh means 'Happy, blessed; eternal'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Anousheh a Muslim name?
Anousheh is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora use it.
How do you pronounce Anousheh?
Anousheh is pronounced ah-noo-SHEH.
Is Anousheh a boy or girl name?
Anousheh is usually a girl name.