Girl name
Zernigar name meaning
“decorated or worked in gold”
Zernigar means “decorated or worked in gold.” It comes from Persian zer, meaning gold, and nigār, meaning an image or decoration. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Its imagery suggests a manuscript page embellished with gold or a richly ornamented surface, connecting the name with decorative arts.
What does Zernigar mean?
Decorated or worked in gold
In Turkish: altınla işlenmiş, altın bezemeli
Zernigar evokes a surface embellished with gold or a finely worked decorative design. Its imagery includes craftsmanship as well as the value of the metal. It shares poetic vocabulary with Nigâr and Zerrin, though the compound need not refer to any one particular artistic technique.
Origin of the name Zernigar
From Persian zar-nigār, combining zar, gold, with nigār, an image or decorative design.
How to pronounce Zernigar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾniɡaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زرنگار |
Is Zernigar a girl’s name?
Yes, Zernigar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zernigar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Zernigar
What is the meaning of Zernigar?
Zernigar means “decorated or worked in gold”. From Persian zar-nigār, combining zar, gold, with nigār, an image or decorative design.
Is Zernigar a girl’s name?
Yes, Zernigar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zernigar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zernigar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zernigar?
Zernigar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zernigar have?
Zernigar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zernigar?
Zernigar 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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