Zarina
Zarina or Zarrina (Persian: زرّینه) is a female Persian given name. It means golden in the Persian language. It comes from the root zar (زر) which means gold. It is also spelled as Zarrineh or Zareena. This name is used in Persian-speaking countries (Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan) and also in Pakistan, India and some Central Asian countries that were under the Persian influence.
| Pronunciation | [zar-reena] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | Golden |
| Region of origin | Iran (Persia) |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Zarin, Zarrin, Zarreen |
Notable people
Notable people with this name include:
- Zarina (artist) (born 1937), Indian-born American artist
- Zarina Baloch (1934–2005), Pakistani folk musician
- Zarina Diyas (born 1993), Kazakhstani tennis player
- Zarina Gizikova (born 1985), Russian gymnast
- Zarina Wahab, Indian actress
Fictional characters
- Zarina, title character in the 2014 film The Pirate Fairy
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