Zarina
Zarina is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Golden, of gold”.
| Meaning | Golden, of gold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | زرینہ |
| Pronunciation | zah-REE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Central Asia, Tatarstan |
Meaning and origin of Zarina
Zarina comes from the Persian zarrīn, golden, with a feminine -a ending, and it rests on zar, gold. Muslims in Pakistan, India, Central Asia and Russia's Muslim republics all use it. The Slavic word tsarina sounds similar but is unrelated; among Muslims, Zarina simply means golden. Its spellings include Zareena, Zarinah and the Bosnian Zerina, and it belongs to the same family of names as Zareen.
Is Zarina a Muslim name?
Although Zarina is Persian rather than Arabic, it has a secure place among Muslim names from South Asia to Central Asia. Its meaning is straightforward and positive.
How popular is Zarina?
Muslim families in Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tatarstan use it often.
Gifts with the name Zarina
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Spellings and variants of Zarina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zarina mean?
Zarina means 'Golden, of gold'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Zarina a Muslim name?
Although Zarina is Persian rather than Arabic, it has a secure place among Muslim names from South Asia to Central Asia. Its meaning is straightforward and positive.
How do you pronounce Zarina?
Zarina is pronounced zah-REE-nah.
Is Zarina a boy or girl name?
Zarina is usually a girl name.