Girl name
Zerişte name meaning
“gold thread”
Zerişte means “gold thread.” Its Persian elements are zer, meaning gold, and rişte, meaning thread. In Türkiye, it is used for girls and is related to the form Zerrişte. The name evokes a bright strand of gold worked into fabric, linking its meaning with embroidery, weaving, and decorative craftsmanship.
What does Zerişte mean?
Gold thread
In Turkish: altın iplik
Zerişte can be interpreted through the image of fine embroidery worked in gold thread. This reading brings together a precious material and the vocabulary of textiles. The supplied variant Zerrişte makes the proposed rishta element clearer, but the historical relationship between the two spellings still needs confirmation.
Origin of the name Zerişte
Probably from Persian zar, gold, and rishta, thread. Zerişte may represent a contracted pronunciation of that compound.
How to pronounce Zerişte
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾiʃte/ |
Is Zerişte a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerişte is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zerişte does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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FAQ about the name Zerişte
What is the meaning of Zerişte?
Zerişte means “gold thread”. Probably from Persian zar, gold, and rishta, thread. Zerişte may represent a contracted pronunciation of that compound.
Is Zerişte a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerişte is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zerişte in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zerişte nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zerişte?
Zerişte is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zerişte have?
Zerişte has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Zerişte?
Zerişte does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Zerişte?
Other spellings: Zerrişte.
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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