What does Banafsheh mean?

Banafsheh is a Persian name meaning 'Violet', referring to the delicate purple flower.

How do you pronounce Banafsheh?

It is typically pronounced ba-naf-SHEH, with the 'a' sounding like the 'a' in 'cat' and a short 'e' sound at the end.

Is Banafsheh a boy or girl name?

Banafsheh is strictly a feminine name in Persian culture.

What is the symbolic meaning of the name Banafsheh?

In Persian culture, it symbolizes spring, rebirth, and modesty due to the flower's downward-leaning petals.

Banafshehبنفشه

/bah-NAF-sheh/

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Banafsheh is a Persian girl's name pronounced /bah-NAF-sheh/. A graceful name that refers to the delicate violet flower.

Meaning of Banafsheh

A graceful name that refers to the delicate violet flower.

The name Banafsheh is derived from the Middle Persian word 'wanafšag', which refers specifically to the Viola plant. In Persian literature and poetry, the flower is a recurring motif representing modesty and humility because its head often droops toward the ground.

Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: /bah-NAF-sheh/

Cultural background

It is a popular and classic feminine name in Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan, frequently chosen for its association with the arrival of spring.

Variations & nicknames

Banafsha
Banafshe
Bani
Banafshag

Famous people named Banafsheh

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Banafsheh Taherian
Prominent Iranian-Canadian actress, storyteller, and voice artist.
Film and Arts · 2000s-present
Banafsheh Sayyad
Acclaimed Persian dancer, choreographer, and daughter of filmmaker Parviz Sayyad.
Dance · 1990s-present
Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi
Iranian-American writer, film producer, and human rights activist.
Literature and Activism · 2000s-present

Frequently asked about Banafsheh

What does Banafsheh mean?: Banafsheh is a Persian name meaning 'Violet', referring to the delicate purple flower.
How do you pronounce Banafsheh?: It is typically pronounced ba-naf-SHEH, with the 'a' sounding like the 'a' in 'cat' and a short 'e' sound at the end.
Is Banafsheh a boy or girl name?: Banafsheh is strictly a feminine name in Persian culture.
What is the symbolic meaning of the name Banafsheh?: In Persian culture, it symbolizes spring, rebirth, and modesty due to the flower's downward-leaning petals.

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