Benafsha

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Name
Benafsha
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Benafsha is an Afghan form of the Persian name Banafsheh. Translated, it means from the Persian banafše (بنفشه) "the violet" (a type of flower).

What does the name Benafsha mean?

Benafsha is an Afghan variant of the Persian name Banafsheh. The translation of the Persian banafše (بنفشه) is "the violet" (flower). A common Germanized form of Benafsha is Benafscha.

Where does the name Benafsha come from?

The name Benafsha has its roots in Persian and means "the violet."

How do you pronounce Benafsha?

The sound and pronunciation of Benafsha: The name Benafsha has a three-syllable, smoothly flowing structure. The pronunciation "Be-naf-scha" [bɛˈnafʃa] remains similar in structure, but appears somewhat smoother and rounder due to the spelling. The combination of soft vowels and the characteristic ending gives the name a certain depth. Thus, Benafsha sounds melodic, gentle, and at the same time slightly distinctive in its conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Benafsha is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2019, reaching 4,068th place. In the last ten years, Benafsha has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bnafsh

Frequently asked questions about the name Benafsha

What is the origin of the name Benafsha?

Benafsha has its roots in Persian and is an Afghan variant of the name Banafsheh.

What does the name Benafsha mean?

The name Benafsha means 'the violet' and comes from the Persian word banafše (بنفشه).

How popular is the name Benafsha?

Benafsha is mainly common in Afghanistan and among Persian-speaking communities, but not very widespread in other regions.

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