parveen

Parveen is a feminine given name common in South Asia and among the South Asian diaspora. It is a variant of Parvin and Parvaneh and is derived from the Persian word Parvin, meaning the Pleiades star cluster, or more generally a bright star.

The name is widely used in India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, and among Urdu-, Punjabi-, and Gujarati-speaking communities. It is almost exclusively feminine in contemporary usage. Spellings vary, including Parveen, Parvin, Parvaneh, and Parveen.

Notable people with the name include Parveen Babi, an Indian actress who achieved prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, and Parveen Shakir, a Pakistani poet known for her Ghazals and lyric poetry. The name is also found among other public figures in literature, arts, and media across the region.

Parveen remains a common cultural name across South Asia, reflecting historical ties to Persian language and literature. Variants and transliterations continue to appear in literary and popular contexts, contributing to its ongoing use in diverse communities.