Fereshteh
/F-EH-HH-R-EH-SH-T-EH-HH/
Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Fereshteh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Fereshteh is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Fereshteh is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Fereshteh carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Fereshteh's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Fereshteh carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Fereshteh's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Fereshteh's full reading →What does Fereshteh's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Fereshteh resonates in either tradition.
Fereshteh's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Fereshteh's full reading →
Does Fereshteh go with your family's names?
Fereshteh breaks into 9 sounds: /F-EH-HH-R-EH-SH-T-EH-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Fereshteh sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Fereshteh beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Fereshteh — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Fereshteh
If Fereshteh resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Fereshteh
What does the name Fereshteh mean?
Fereshteh means "Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Fereshteh a boy or girl name?
Fereshteh is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Fereshteh?
Fereshteh is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Fereshteh a Muslim name?
Yes. Fereshteh is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Fereshteh mean in Persian?
Fereshteh originates from Persian, where it means "Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.."
What are common nicknames for Fereshteh?
Common short forms of Fereshteh include Fere, Feri.
What is the numerology of Fereshteh?
Fereshteh has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
Is Fereshteh an Islamic name?
Yes. Fereshteh is an Arabic girl name meaning "Angel — from Persian fereshteh, traced to Avestan frashta, ‘messenger,’ and the idea of one sent on a mission. A light, protective Persian feminine name with an immediately clear meaning.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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