Nargess
Nargess is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Narcissus flower”.
| Meaning | Narcissus flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | نرگس |
| Pronunciation | nar-GESS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Nargess
Nargess (nar-GESS) is the narcissus flower, Persian Narges, in an English spelling. Persian poets regularly compare a beloved's eye to this flower, and in Iran the narcissus is one of the blooms associated with Nowruz, the New Year. The word also travelled into Arabic, becoming narjis, and into Urdu as nargis. The double-s spelling is used chiefly by Iranian families at home and abroad.
Is Nargess a Muslim name?
Iranian Muslim families in particular use Nargess. It is a flower name from Persian, not from Arabic.
How popular is Nargess?
Nargess is mainly used in Iran and by Iranian families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nargess mean?
Nargess means 'Narcissus flower'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Nargess a Muslim name?
Iranian Muslim families in particular use Nargess. It is a flower name from Persian, not from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Nargess?
Nargess is pronounced nar-GESS.
Is Nargess a boy or girl name?
Nargess is usually a girl name.