Setayesh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Setayesh

What is the meaning of the name Setayesh ?

The baby name Setayesh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /seˈtɒːjeʃ/ (seh-TAH-yesh).

Setayesh is Persian in Origin.

Setayesh (Farsi ستایش, pronounced se-tā-yesh) is a modern Persian given name meaning “praise, admiration, adoration,” from the verb setudan “to praise.” The noun appears throughout classical Persian literature and Sufi poetry, yet its use as a personal name is relatively recent, rising in Iran from the late 20th century and spreading among Persian-speaking communities in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the diaspora; popularity increased further after the 2010 Iranian TV series titled Setayesh. The name is predominantly feminine.

Common transliterations and regional variants include Setāyesh, Setāyeš (scholarly), Sataish (Urdu), and Sitoish/Sitoyish (Tajik). Related Persian names are Setoudeh/Setudeh (“praised”) and Arabic Madiha or other Hamd-based names with similar meaning. Nicknames such as Seta, Seti, and Sati occur informally. Setayesh carries an uplifting, devotional tone without being tied to a specific faith tradition, making it appealing across secular and religious households.