Sepideh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sepideh

What is the meaning of the name Sepideh ?

The baby name Sepideh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'romanized': 'seh-PEE-deh', 'ipa': '/sepiːˈde/'}.

Sepideh is Persian in Origin.

Sepideh (سپیده) is a Persian feminine given name meaning “dawn,” “first light,” or “daybreak.” It stems from New Persian sepīd/sefid, “white, bright,” ultimately linked to an Iranian root meaning “light/bright.” In Persian usage, sepideh denotes the pale glow before sunrise and carries poetic associations of purity, renewal, and hope.

The term features in classical Persian literature, notably in the compound sepideh-dam (“at daybreak”), while the personal name rose to prominence in 20th‑century Iran and remains popular across the Iranian diaspora. Notable bearers include vocalist Sepideh Raissadat and actor Sepideh Moafi. Variant transliterations include Sepidah and Sepide; affectionate diminutives are Sepi and Sepa. A related Persian name is Sahar (“dawn”), though it is not a direct variant. Sepideh’s luminous meaning and clear syllable pattern help it travel well internationally while preserving a distinctly Iranian character.