The baby name Parastu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pa-ras-TOO (Persian: /pæræsˈtuː/).
Parastu is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Parastu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pa-ras-TOO (Persian: /pæræsˈtuː/).
Parastu is Persian in Origin.
Parastu is a feminine given name of Persian origin, from Persian پرستو (parastū), meaning “swallow,” the swift migratory bird. Long cherished in Persian literature and folklore, the swallow symbolizes the arrival of spring, safe return, agility, and grace; the name appears in classical verse and modern songs. Usage is concentrated in Iran and Persian-speaking communities of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and is also familiar in Kurdish regions; it spread to diaspora communities in the late 20th century.
Transliteration yields several forms: Parastoo and Parastou are common in the West, while Parasto and Parastu reflect Kurdish and Tajik/phonetic spellings. Related forms appear in Urdu and Dari as the same word for the bird, though the name itself is less frequent there. The meaning remains constant across variants: a charming, airy image of the swallow and its hopeful associations with homecoming and new beginnings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Girls | 0 | #492 | 39 | 8,334 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 |
Parastu is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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