Durdanah
Durdanah is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “A single precious pearl”.
| Meaning | A single precious pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | دردانه |
| Pronunciation | door-DAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Durdanah
Durdanah comes from the Persian durdāna. It joins durr, a word for pearl that Persian took from Arabic, with dāna, a single grain or bead. Put together, it means one flawless pearl, and people use it lovingly for a child who is treasured above everything. The final -h in this spelling stands for the silent he that closes the word in Persian.
Is Durdanah a Muslim name?
Durdanah is a Persian name that contains the Arabic word for pearl, and Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan use it.
How popular is Durdanah?
Urdu-, Pashto- and Persian-speaking Muslims use it.
Gifts with the name Durdanah
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Spellings and variants of Durdanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durdanah mean?
Durdanah means 'A single precious pearl'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Durdanah a Muslim name?
Durdanah is a Persian name that contains the Arabic word for pearl, and Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan use it.
How do you pronounce Durdanah?
Durdanah is pronounced door-DAH-nah.
Is Durdanah a boy or girl name?
Durdanah is usually a girl name.