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Girls shortlist (muslim and persian names)

43 replies

Fallswater · 29/10/2019 09:50

Opinions on these names?
Esther
Mina
Leila
Lilac
Peri
Alayna
Amira
Daria
They're mostly of a Muslim or persian origin but I feel like they would also work well in the UK

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OverthinkingThis · 29/10/2019 12:36

I really like Leila (was on my list for DC1 but DP vetoed it). Amina is also nice.

bridgetreilly · 29/10/2019 11:03

Lots of good choices! In order, I like:
Mina
Esther
Amira
Lilac
Leila
Daria
Alayna
Peri

I actually do like Peri quite a lot, but she will forever be associated with Peri Peri sauce, which is a shame.

marmitecheesetoast · 29/10/2019 10:40

Mina is really lovely!
I also like Amira and Esther

GrumpyHoonMain · 29/10/2019 10:39

In terms of Persian names I prefer Estera to Esther . Love Zehreen / Zahreen / Zareen

user1573334 · 29/10/2019 10:38

Lilac is gorgeous, really special. Could always be given the nickname Lila if they wanted something less unusual.

Naomimi · 29/10/2019 10:35

Laleh is very pretty too. Or Parisa?

Naomimi · 29/10/2019 10:34

Love Esther. Also really like the rest, except Alayna.

How about Yasmine/Yasmina?

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Fallswater · 29/10/2019 10:31

Oops I didn't connect Peri with nandos. I haven't ranked them no, Esther is probably my favourite at the moment though

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PhoebeFriends · 29/10/2019 10:20

I love them all, with Esther, Mina and Leila as my top 3 (not sure if you have ranked them OP?)
I’m not sure if I am biased as I know children with these names and they are great!

Honeybee85 · 29/10/2019 10:17

Oh I like Mina! Actually it’s used in more countries, in Greece too, for example. And did you read Bram Stoker’s Dracula? Mina Harker is an important character in the book Smile.

May I suggest another name for your list?
Laleh is a lovely Persian name that means ‘tulip’.

WorraLiberty · 29/10/2019 10:13

Leila
Alayna
Amira
Daria

Linnylinn1 · 29/10/2019 10:13

Sorry I totally read it wrong and thought you wanted more suggestions 🤣🤣
Esther - no
Mina -ok
Leila - yes
Lilac- no
Peri - no
Alayna - ok
Amira - yes
Daria - no

Linnylinn1 · 29/10/2019 10:11

Emira
Safia
Samira
Samara
Miryam
Lana
Shardia
Lina

diddlediddle · 29/10/2019 10:08

Esther - bit fusty, not keen
Mina - nice
Leila - nice
Lilac - nice but maybe Lila is nicer
Peri - not keen
Alayna - not keen
Amira - nice
Daria - ok

nocluewhattodoo · 29/10/2019 10:01

I know a Leila and an Amira, both beautiful names. All on your list are lovely though, with the exception of Peri (because of Nando's)

yadayadayesokay · 29/10/2019 09:59

Amira is lovely :)

spice3 · 29/10/2019 09:54

I like Lilac and Peri, not keen on the rest!

sleepismysuperpower1 · 29/10/2019 09:52

Leila, Alayna and Amira are all beautiful. However, the only name i don't like off your list is Lilac x