Zari
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zari
Zari means "gold" or "golden" and derives from Persian origin, stemming from the word "zar" which refers to gold in Persian and related Indo-Iranian languages.
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Etymology
Zari means "gold" or "golden" and derives from Persian origin, stemming from the word "zar" which refers to gold in Persian and related Indo-Iranian languages. The name is used primarily in Persian, Arabic, and South Asian (particularly Pakistani and Indian) cultures, with particular prevalence in Islamic communities, though it is not religiously exclusive.
Zari currently ranks #2,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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