Palwasha
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Palwasha
Palwasha is a Persian name composed of "pal" (meaning protection or guard) and "washa" (meaning flower or bloom), thus meaning "protected flower" or "guarding flower." The name is primarily used in Afghan, Persian, and Central Asian cultures, particularly among Pashtun and Tajik communities, with historical prominence in Afghanistan.
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Etymology
Palwasha is a Persian name composed of "pal" (meaning protection or guard) and "washa" (meaning flower or bloom), thus meaning "protected flower" or "guarding flower." The name is primarily used in Afghan, Persian, and Central Asian cultures, particularly among Pashtun and Tajik communities, with historical prominence in Afghanistan.
Palwasha currently ranks #16,936 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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