Parwin

The first name Parwin, a female variant of Parvin, has its roots in the Persian word parvin (پروین), which means 'the Pleiades'. This designation refers to a star cluster visible to the naked eye in the constellation Taurus.

What does the name Parwin mean?

Parwin is a female name form that is also derived from Parvin and comes from Persian. The term parvin (پروین) refers to the 'Pleiades', a visible star cluster in the constellation Taurus. Originally, the name comes from Greek mythology, where the 'Pleiades' are described as female nature spirits, also known as nymphs. In Persian culture, Parwin is used, but not as frequently as the original form Parvin.

Where does the name Parwin come from?

The name Parwin has Persian roots and means 'the Pleiades'. It is composed of the Persian term parvin (پروین) and is anchored in the Persian language.

How do you pronounce Parwin?

Parwin is pronounced approximately like 'Par-win'.

Popularity

In Germany, Parwin is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Parwin ranks 13,070th. The rankings of individual countries can be consulted for the global distribution and popularity of the name.

Nicknames & pet names

Pai / Pari

Famous people

• Parwin Etessami (Iranian poet)
• Parwin Hadinia (Swiss ballet dancer)
• Parwin Pazwak (Afghan artist)