Persian

Yalda

Pronounced YAHL-dahShare

Meaning: Birth; the longest night

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Yalda is a Persian name borrowed from a Syriac word for birth. Its cultural association is with the Iranian celebration of the longest night.

Nicknames

  • Yali

Spellings & variants

  • Yaldaa

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Yalda comes from Persian.

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