Girl name
Ferişte name meaning
“angel; celestial being”
Ferişte means “angel” or “celestial being.” It comes from Persian fereshte and also belongs to the older literary vocabulary of Turkish. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. It is related to Feriş, and its meaning brings to mind the winged celestial figures depicted in literature and art.
What does Ferişte mean?
Angel; celestial being
In Turkish: melek; göksel varlık
Ferişte is an older, literary Turkish equivalent of the everyday word melek. As a name it evokes a celestial being; figurative use can suggest goodness or perfection, though these are associations rather than separate literal meanings, and it is directly related in meaning to Melek.
Origin of the name Ferişte
It comes from Persian fereshteh, 'angel'. The word entered older literary Turkish and has also been used as a personal name.
How to pronounce Ferişte
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾiʃte/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرشته |
Is Ferişte a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferişte is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ferişte does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ferişte
Names with related meanings
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
FAQ about the name Ferişte
What is the meaning of Ferişte?
Ferişte means “angel; celestial being”. It comes from Persian fereshteh, 'angel'. The word entered older literary Turkish and has also been used as a personal name.
Is Ferişte a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferişte is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ferişte in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ferişte nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ferişte?
Ferişte is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Ferişte have?
Ferişte has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ferişte?
Ferişte does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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