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Zarish

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zarish: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Zarish is a name of Persian origin, meaning "golden" or "like gold," derived from *zar* (gold). It carries a luminous, treasured quality often given to girls. While there are no widely famous bearers in Western history, the name has gained quiet international use in recent decades, particularly among South Asian and Muslim families in Scotland, where it appears in the modern naming records. No notable place connections exist, but it shares a root with the Persian city of Zarrin Shahr, meaning "golden city." A notable variant is Zarina, a more common form found across India, Iran, and Central Asia. In Scottish context, Zarish remains rare and distinctive, offering a shimmering, global choice for parents seeking a name outside the traditional canon.