Nargess (given name)

Meaning

Nargess

Gender	Female
Origin
Word/name	Persian

Narges or Nargess (Persian: نرگس) is a Persian female name, as well as the Persian word for flower Narcissus. The narcissus flower is often associated with spring and is celebrated for its delicate beauty and fragrance. The name Nargess translates to "narcissus" or "daffodil" in Persian, which itself comes from the Greek word "Narkissos'', symbolizing beauty and renewal. It is commonly used in the Islamic culture, particularly among Shi'a Muslims.

History

The name has been featured in various literary works, including the national epic of Persia, the Shahnameh. In Persian literature, poetry, and folklore, poets like Hafez and Saadi have mentioned Nargess in their works. There is also a myth associated with the name Nargess that a beautiful woman named Nargess was transformed into a narcissus flower.

List of people with the given name

• Narges Abyar (born 1970), an Iranian film director, author, and screenwriter
• Narges Ashtari (born 1988), an Iranian-British founder
• Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg (born 1965), an Iranian-German politician
• Narges Kalhor (born 1984), Iranian film director
• Narges Mohammadi (born 1972), an Iranian human rights activist
• Narges Rashidi (born 1980), a German-Iranian actress
• Narges Witt, an alias for Monica Witt (born 1979), a former US contractor who defected to Iran
• Nargess, a character in the Iranian film Nargess
• Nargis (1929-1981), Indian actress