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What do you think of the Persian name Vashti?

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bengalcat78 · 01/08/2022 13:31

Hi all! 👋
We are looking for a name that fits our cultural background (Persian/ Indian) and came across this lovely name. What are your thoughts? I know it has some biblical associations, we are not Christian though, more into new age & dharmic spirituality. Can we still use the name based on it’s Persian origin? Can it work in the UK & internationally?

To any of the Hindi/ Farsi speakers out there: does it have any negative associations in those languages?

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VerifiedBot2351 · 01/08/2022 13:54

I once worked with a lady called Vashti. It’s a lovely name.

JennyForeigner · 01/08/2022 13:51

Lovely.

Pinktruffle · 01/08/2022 13:50

I think it's a fairly common, quite traditional Hindu name. No negative connotations that I know of though I am Indian but not Hindu. I'm assuming it's for a girl, as it's a feminine name.

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bengalcat78 · 01/08/2022 13:50

@DrDetriment Yes it’s for a girl.

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DrDetriment · 01/08/2022 13:45

It's quite a harsh sounding name. Is it for a girl?