Parvaneh: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a butterfly; a moth”

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پروانہ

پروانه

Parvaneh (پروانہ, Persian پروانه) is a Parsi and Muslim girl’s name that means “a butterfly; a moth”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, پروانه.

Parvaneh at a glance

Meaning: a butterfly; a moth
Gender: Girl
Origin: Persian
Faith: Parsi and Muslim
Say it: par-vaa-neh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Parvaneh

In English: a butterfly; a moth
اردو میں معنی: تتلی، پروانہ

Origin and history of Parvaneh

Persian parwāna 'a moth, butterfly' (Steingass).

How to say and write Parvaneh

Say it: par-vaa-neh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Parvaneh
Urdu: پروانہ
Original script: پروانه
Other spellings: Parvana · Parwana
Themes: Nature

Sibling names for Parvaneh

Parsi and Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Parvaneh.

Names like Parvaneh

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Questions about the name Parvaneh

What does the name Parvaneh mean?

Parvaneh means “a butterfly; a moth”. In Urdu: تتلی، پروانہ. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).

Is Parvaneh a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Parvaneh is a girl’s name.

Is Parvaneh a Parsi and Muslim name?

Yes. Parvaneh is used by Parsi and Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian parwāna 'a moth, butterfly' (Steingass).

How do you pronounce Parvaneh?

Say it “par-vaa-neh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Parvaneh in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Parvaneh is written پروانہ. In its original script: پروانه.

What are other spellings of Parvaneh?

Parvaneh is also spelled Parvana, Parwana.

Is the meaning of Parvaneh verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.