Zarine

Zarine is a feminine given name of Persian origin. It is commonly associated with the Persian word zarrin, meaning golden or golden-colored, and Zarīn as a related form. The name is often interpreted as conveying brightness, preciousness, or radiance. Spelling variants include Zarine, Zarin, Zarrin, and Zarina, reflecting different transliterations into Urdu, Hindi, and other South Asian languages.

Usage and distribution: The name is used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and among diaspora communities around the world. It is found across Muslim and Zoroastrian (Parsi) communities, and is used by families seeking Persian or romantic linguistic origins for their daughters.

Notable bearers: Zarine Khan, Indian actress and model known for Veer (2010). Other uses include appearances of the name in literature and media reflecting Persian and South Asian naming traditions.

See also: Zarina, Zarin, Zarrin.