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Literary

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14 names

Persian

Afsaneh

Legend; fairy tale

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Persian

Afsoun

Charm; spell

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Persian

Azadeh

Free; noble-born

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Persian

Delaram

One who soothes the heart

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Persian

Katayoun

Meaning unknown; a Shahnameh queen

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Persian

Mehrnaz

Sun or friendship, and delight

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Persian

Negar

Beloved

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Persian

Shahrzad

Possibly noble lineage; Persian literary name

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Persian

Shirin

Sweet; charming

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Persian

Simin

Silvery; made of silver

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