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Parvaneh

Quick answerParvaneh means "butterfly" and derives from Persian, with the root "parvanah" reflecting the Persian linguistic tradition of nature-based names.

Persian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,994
TrendVintage
Peak year1983
Syllables3
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CulturePersian
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 33
Global rank#5,228

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Parvaneh

Parvaneh means "butterfly" and derives from Persian, with the root "parvanah" reflecting the Persian linguistic tradition of nature-based names.

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Etymology

Parvaneh means "butterfly" and derives from Persian, with the root "parvanah" reflecting the Persian linguistic tradition of nature-based names. The name is primarily used in Persian-speaking cultures, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, and among Persian diaspora communities, with historical use across Persian literature and Islamic societies.

Parvaneh currently ranks #9,994 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.

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