Floral
Banafsha
bah-NAF-sha
Pronunciation: bah-NAF-sha
بنفشه
Girl
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Violet (the violet flower)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Banafsha.
Banafsha is a Persian name commonly explained as Violet (the violet flower). It is often grouped with Floral names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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