Parastoo
/P-AA-R-AA-S-T-UW/
Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Parastoo is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Parastoo is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Parastoo is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Parastoo carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Parastoo's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Parastoo carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Parastoo's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Parastoo's full reading →What does Parastoo'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 Parastoo resonates in either tradition.
Parastoo's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Parastoo's full reading →
Does Parastoo go with your family's names?
Parastoo breaks into 7 sounds: /P-AA-R-AA-S-T-UW/. 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 Parastoo 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 Parastoo beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Parastoo — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Parastoo
If Parastoo 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
Other Muslim girl names, common in Other families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim girl names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim girl names that open with the same syllables as Parastoo
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Common questions about Parastoo
What does the name Parastoo mean?
Parastoo means "Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Parastoo a boy or girl name?
Parastoo is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Parastoo?
Parastoo is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Parastoo a Muslim name?
Yes. Parastoo is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Parastoo mean in Persian?
Parastoo originates from Persian, where it means "Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.."
What are common nicknames for Parastoo?
Common short forms of Parastoo include Para, Pari.
What is the numerology of Parastoo?
Parastoo has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
Is Parastoo an Islamic name?
Yes. Parastoo is an Arabic girl name meaning "Swallow — from Persian parastū, the small migratory swallow that returns each spring. A swift, airy Persian feminine name drawn from the darting flight of the bird.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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