morvarid

Morvarid (Persian: مروارید) is the Persian word for pearl. It is a common feminine given name in Iran and other Persian-speaking communities, including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the Persian diaspora. The name is often chosen to convey attributes associated with pearls, such as beauty, rarity, and value.

In Persian culture, pearls have long been valued for their natural origin and luster, and they appear in literature, art, and jewelry. As a personal name, Morvarid carries connotations of purity, elegance, and refinement and is used across generations in contemporary Iran and Persian-speaking communities.

The name is transliterated in various ways, including Morvarid, Morvarīd, and Morwarid, reflecting different systems for rendering Persian sounds in the Latin alphabet. Pronunciation typically emphasizes the second syllable: mor-VAH-reed.

Beyond being a personal name, the term Morvarid also appears in titles of works and decorative motifs that reference the pearl motif in Persian art and symbolism.