Zerina
Zerina is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian form of Persian Zarina origin, meaning “Golden, of gold”.
| Meaning | Golden, of gold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Persian Zarina |
| Pronunciation | zeh-REE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia And Herzegovina, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Zerina
Zerina is the Bosnian form of Zarina, which comes from the Persian zarrīn, golden. It travelled to the Balkans by way of Ottoman Turkish and is now a recognisable Bosniak name. The shift from a to e is a typical sound change in Balkan and Turkish speech. Its relatives include Zarina, Zareena and Zerin, all built on zar, the Persian word for gold.
Is Zerina a Muslim name?
Zerina has Persian rather than Arabic roots, and today it is chiefly Bosnian Muslim families who give it.
How popular is Zerina?
Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad are its main users.
Gifts with the name Zerina
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zerina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zerina mean?
Zerina means 'Golden, of gold'. It is of Bosnian form of Persian Zarina origin.
Is Zerina a Muslim name?
Zerina has Persian rather than Arabic roots, and today it is chiefly Bosnian Muslim families who give it.
How do you pronounce Zerina?
Zerina is pronounced zeh-REE-nah.
Is Zerina a boy or girl name?
Zerina is usually a girl name.