Shaghayegh
/SH-AE-G-AE-Y-EH-G/
Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Shaghayegh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Shaghayegh is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Shaghayegh is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Shaghayegh carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Shaghayegh's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Shaghayegh carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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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 Shaghayegh resonates in either tradition.
Shaghayegh's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Shaghayegh's full reading →
Does Shaghayegh go with your family's names?
Shaghayegh breaks into 7 sounds: /SH-AE-G-AE-Y-EH-G/. 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 Shaghayegh 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 Shaghayegh beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Shaghayegh — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Shaghayegh
What does the name Shaghayegh mean?
Shaghayegh means "Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Shaghayegh a boy or girl name?
Shaghayegh is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Shaghayegh?
Shaghayegh is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Shaghayegh a Muslim name?
Yes. Shaghayegh is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Shaghayegh mean in Persian?
Shaghayegh originates from Persian, where it means "Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.."
What are common nicknames for Shaghayegh?
Common short forms of Shaghayegh include Shagi, Shag.
What is the numerology of Shaghayegh?
Shaghayegh has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
Is Shaghayegh an Islamic name?
Yes. Shaghayegh is an Arabic girl name meaning "Red poppy, the anemone blossom, from Persian shaghayegh. In classical Persian poetry the blood-red poppy stands as a symbol of martyrdom and ardent feeling, so the name carries both vivid floral beauty and a deeper note of devotion drawn from a flower rich in Iranian literary meaning.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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