The baby name Parastou is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pæɾæsˈtuː/ (PAH-ras-TOO).
Parastou is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Parastou is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pæɾæsˈtuː/ (PAH-ras-TOO).
Parastou is Persian in Origin.
Parastou is a Persian feminine given name from the New Persian word parastū (پرستو), meaning “swallow,” the agile migratory bird. In Persian culture the swallow evokes grace, joyful movement, and the welcome return of spring, so the name often carries associations of hope, renewal, and safe homecoming.
The word parastū appears in classical Persian verse and folk imagery, and the name gained steady use as a personal name in Iran during the twentieth century, remaining familiar today across Persian‑speaking communities. Romanization has produced several spellings: Parastoo (very common), Parastu/Parasto (simplified), Parastū (with macron in scholarly transliteration), and Parastou (French‑influenced). Usage is primarily Iranian and Dari-speaking, with occasional adoption in the wider Middle Eastern diaspora. The name’s nature-derived meaning and lyrical sound make it a stylistic peer of names like Parvaneh and Sahar while maintaining its distinct avian symbolism.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #501 | 30 | 8,334 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Parastou is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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