Fereshteh
Fereshteh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Angel”.
| Meaning | Angel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | فرشته |
| Pronunciation | feh-resh-TEH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Fereshteh
Fereshteh is simply the everyday Persian word for an angel. It goes back to an old Iranian word meaning a messenger, which fits the role angels play. Iranian parents have favoured it for their daughters over many generations. Dari and Urdu know the word too, as farishta, and although it has no Arabic root, its meaning is plainly religious and warmly positive.
Is Fereshteh a Muslim name?
Fereshteh is a Persian name used by Muslims that means angel, and it is common in Iranian and Afghan Muslim families.
How popular is Fereshteh?
Fereshteh is common in Iran, and Afghans use the forms Fereshta and Freshta.
Gifts with the name Fereshteh
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fereshteh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fereshteh mean?
Fereshteh means 'Angel'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Fereshteh a Muslim name?
Fereshteh is a Persian name used by Muslims that means angel, and it is common in Iranian and Afghan Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Fereshteh?
Fereshteh is pronounced feh-resh-TEH.
Is Fereshteh a boy or girl name?
Fereshteh is usually a girl name.