Benafsha
Benafsha is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Dari origin, meaning “Violet, the flower”.
| Meaning | Violet, the flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Dari |
| Written as | بنفشه |
| Pronunciation | beh-NAF-shah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Benafsha
Benafsha is how Dari speakers in Afghanistan pronounce banafsha, the Persian word for the violet. Girls in Afghanistan and Iran are often given flower names, and this is one of the best-loved examples, with Iranians usually saying Banafsheh. The word also travelled beyond Persian, becoming banafsaj in Arabic and banafsha in Urdu, so the name is understood across a wide area.
Is Benafsha a Muslim name?
Benafsha is a Persian flower name rather than an Arabic one, but it is a familiar Muslim girls' name in Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan.
How popular is Benafsha?
Popular in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan, and in Iran as Banafsheh.
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Spellings and variants of Benafsha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benafsha mean?
Benafsha means 'Violet, the flower'. It is of Persian / Dari origin.
Is Benafsha a Muslim name?
Benafsha is a Persian flower name rather than an Arabic one, but it is a familiar Muslim girls' name in Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan.
How do you pronounce Benafsha?
Benafsha is pronounced beh-NAF-shah.
Is Benafsha a boy or girl name?
Benafsha is usually a girl name.