What is the origin of the name Zarina?

Zarina is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Zarina?

Zarina is currently ranked #2340 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zarina?

Zarina is pronounced zah-REE-nah.

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GirlPersian

Zarina

zah-REE-nah

Popularity

#2340

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

1,533

Peak Year

#95 in 2015

First Recorded

1966

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Persian origin, meaning "golden" or "gold-like."

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Zar Rina

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Zar Rina

Spelling Variations

Zareena Zarina

Similar Names

Samira Aria Soraya Layla

Personality Traits

ElegantWarmCharmingCreative

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