زرلښت

Zarlasht

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Zarlasht is a Muslim girl name of Pashto origin, meaning “Usually explained as golden, golden stem”.

MeaningUsually explained as golden, golden stem
GenderGirl
OriginPashto
Written asزرلښت
Pronunciationzar-LASHT
TraditionMuslim
Used inAfghanistan, Pakistan

Meaning and origin of Zarlasht

Zarlasht is a Pashto name for girls, heard in Afghanistan and among Pashtuns across the border in Pakistan. Its first element is zar, gold, and families usually take the whole name to mean golden or golden stem. Zarghuna and Zarmina are other Pashto names that begin with the same golden syllable. When written, Zarlasht uses the distinctive Pashto letter ښ.

Is Zarlasht a Muslim name?

Zarlasht is used by Muslim families, mostly Pashtuns, though it is Pashto rather than Arabic in origin.

How popular is Zarlasht?

Pashto speakers in Afghanistan and in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan use it.

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Spellings and variants of Zarlasht

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zarlasht mean?

Zarlasht means 'Usually explained as golden, golden stem'. It is of Pashto origin.

Is Zarlasht a Muslim name?

Zarlasht is used by Muslim families, mostly Pashtuns, though it is Pashto rather than Arabic in origin.

How do you pronounce Zarlasht?

Zarlasht is pronounced zar-LASHT.

Is Zarlasht a boy or girl name?

Zarlasht is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.