Beheshta
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Beheshta
Beheshta is a Persian name derived from "Behesht" (بهشت), meaning "paradise" or "garden," with linguistic roots in Old Persian and influenced by Avestan language.
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Etymology
Beheshta is a Persian name derived from "Behesht" (بهشت), meaning "paradise" or "garden," with linguistic roots in Old Persian and influenced by Avestan language. The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and broader Islamic cultures, reflecting religious significance in Zoroastrianism and Islam where paradise holds central importance.
Beheshta currently ranks #5,493 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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