What Banafsheh means
Banafsheh (بنفشہ, Persian بنفشه) is a Parsi and Muslim girl’s name that means “the violet”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, بنفشه.
Banafsheh at a glance
- Meaning
- the violet
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi and Muslim
- Say it
- ba-naf-sheh
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- B · ب
Meaning of Banafsheh
- In English
- the violet
- اردو میں معنی
- بنفشہ کا پھول
Origin and history of Banafsheh
Persian banafsha 'the violet' (Steingass).
How to say and write Banafsheh
- Say it
- ba-naf-sheh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Banafsheh
- Urdu
- بنفشہ
- Original script
- بنفشه
- Other spellings
- Banafsha · Banafshe
Sibling names for Banafsheh
Parsi and Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Banafsheh.
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Questions about the name Banafsheh
What does the name Banafsheh mean?
Banafsheh means “the violet”. In Urdu: بنفشہ کا پھول. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Banafsheh a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Banafsheh is a girl’s name.
Is Banafsheh a Parsi and Muslim name?
Yes. Banafsheh is used by Parsi and Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian banafsha 'the violet' (Steingass).
How do you pronounce Banafsheh?
Say it “ba-naf-sheh”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Banafsheh in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Banafsheh is written بنفشہ. In its original script: بنفشه.
What are other spellings of Banafsheh?
Banafsheh is also spelled Banafsha, Banafshe.
Is the meaning of Banafsheh verified?
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