Fereshteh

Fereshteh is a female first name of Persian origin (Persian: فرشته), whose literal translation is "the angel." This name is primarily found in the Persian region, especially in Iran.

What does the name Fereshteh mean?

The first name Fereshteh (Persian: فرشته) directly translates from Persian to "the angel." It is especially common in Iran and other Persian-speaking areas. The variant Fereshta can also be found in Afghanistan. A prominent bearer of this name is the Iranian actress Fereshteh Hosseini.

Where does the name Fereshteh come from?

The etymology of Fereshteh lies in Persian, and the name means "the angel." The composition of the Persian word ferešte (فرشته) stands for angel. The language is Iranian-Persian.

How do you pronounce Fereshteh?

Fe-reschteh

Popularity

In Germany, Fereshteh is among the more common first names. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th. The global popularity and frequency of Fereshteh is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Feri / Fery

Famous people

• Fereshteh Jenabi (Iranian actress)
• Fereshteh Karimi (Iranian footballer)
• Fereshteh Molavi (Iranian writer)
• Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy (actress from Iran)
• Fereshteh Taerpour (Luxembourgish film producer)