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Parastu is a female first name with roots in the Persian language. Its literal translation is 'the swallow'.
What does the name Parastu mean?
The name Parastu has its origin in Persian and translates directly to 'the swallow'. The term comes from the ancient Persian word parastu (پرستو) for 'swallow'. An alternative spelling is Parastoo.
Where does the name Parastu come from?
The name Parastu is of ancient Persian origin and carries the meaning 'the swallow'. The root comes from the ancient Persian term parastu (پرستو), which means 'swallow'. The name is found in the Persian, Tajik, and Uzbek languages.
How do you pronounce Parastu?
Parastu is pronounced approximately as 'Pah-ras-tu'.
Popularity
In Germany, Parastu is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made a place in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best position in 1996 at rank 791 in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Parastu was given less than ten times in Austria, placing it at 6,179. In the last ten years, no child has been named that way. Worldwide, Parastu is also rarely represented.
Famous people
- Parasto Rahim Meyar (singer from Afghanistan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Parastu
What is the origin of the name Parastu?
The name Parastu has its origin in ancient Persian and is common in the Persian, Tajik, and Uzbek languages.
What does the name Parastu mean?
Parastu translates to 'the swallow' and is derived from the ancient Persian word parastu (پرستو).
How popular is the name Parastu?
The popularity of the name Parastu varies, but it is appreciated in certain regions with Persian culture and tradition.