Nazanin
Nazanin is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovely”.
| Meaning | Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovely |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | نازنین |
| Pronunciation | nah-zah-NEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Nazanin
Nazanin (nah-zah-NEEN) is the standard spelling of the Persian Nāzanīn, a loving word for a dear or charming person. It comes from nāz, grace or playful charm. Persian love songs and poems are full of it, which gives the name a warm, romantic tone. It is one of Iran's classic girls' names, and the actress Nazanin Boniadi has made it known around the world.
Is Nazanin a Muslim name?
Muslim parents in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia often choose Nazanin. It is a Persian word without an Arabic root, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How popular is Nazanin?
Nazanin is one of the classic girls' names of Iran and is also used in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Nazanin
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Spellings and variants of Nazanin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazanin mean?
Nazanin means 'Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovely'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Nazanin a Muslim name?
Muslim parents in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia often choose Nazanin. It is a Persian word without an Arabic root, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How do you pronounce Nazanin?
Nazanin is pronounced nah-zah-NEEN.
Is Nazanin a boy or girl name?
Nazanin is usually a girl name.