UK girl's name
Parvina
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "fairy" or "celestial beauty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Parvina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Parvina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Parvina is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Parvina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Parvina ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Parvina.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parvina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Parvina mean?
Parvina is a feminine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "parvin" meaning "pleiades" or a cluster of stars in the constellation of Taurus. The name is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, where the Pleiades held significant cultural and astronomical importance.
In Persian mythology, the Pleiades were associated with the concept of fertility and were often depicted as seven divine maidens or fairies. The name Parvina was likely bestowed upon girls with the hope that they would possess the qualities of beauty, grace, and abundance symbolized by the celestial cluster.
Historical records suggest that the name Parvina has been in use for centuries, appearing in various Persian literary works and historical accounts. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the 11th-century epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Parvina is Parvina Banu, a 16th-century Persian princess and the daughter of Shah Tahmasp I of the Safavid dynasty. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of Persian culture.
Another notable Parvina was Parvina Aurangabadi, a 17th-century Indian poet and scholar who wrote in Persian. Her poetry collection, "Diwan-e-Parvina," is widely celebrated for its lyrical beauty and mastery of Persian poetic forms.
In the 19th century, Parvina Sultana was a prominent figure in the royal court of Awadh, India. She was known for her literary talents and her contributions to the preservation of Urdu and Persian literature.
Parvina Shakiba was a 20th-century Afghan poet and writer who gained recognition for her powerful works that explored themes of love, resistance, and the struggles of women in Afghan society.
Throughout history, the name Parvina has been associated with beauty, elegance, and intellectual prowess, reflecting the celestial symbolism of its origins. Its enduring popularity across various cultures and regions is a testament to the timeless allure and significance of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Parvina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parvina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
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- Penny 4,394
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- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
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FAQ
Parvina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parvina in the UK right now?
In 2002, Parvina was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Parvina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Parvina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parvina?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "fairy" or "celestial beauty".
How many people are called Parvina in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Parvina across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.