Zarina means “golden”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Zarina is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zarina mean?
Zarina (Зарина) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Wiktionary traces it to زرین ‘golden’ (Persian in origin), which gives the meaning “golden”.[1]
Zarina in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Zarina mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Зарина, Zarina (common romanization) and Zarıyna (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “golden” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,3]
What does Zarina mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Зарина and Zarina (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “golden” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zarina mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Zarina and Зарина (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “golden” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zarina mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Зарина and Zarina (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “golden” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zarina mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Зарина and Zarina (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “golden” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zarina come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian زرین (“golden”).[1,2]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zarina?
Zarina is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zarina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЗаринаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “golden” | Documented[1,3] |
| Kyrgyz | ЗаринаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “golden” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | ZarinaLatin | Girl | same as above: “golden” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ЗаринаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “golden” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ЗаринаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “golden” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zarina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Зарина[1,3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zarina[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Zarina | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Zarıyna[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Зарина | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zarina | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Zarina | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Зарина | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Зарина | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zarina | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Зарина | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zarina | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Zarina
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zarina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YerbatyrBoy“brave hero”same language (kazakh)
- OmirBoy“life”same language (kazakh)
- ÜlfätBoy“familiarity, intimacy, accustoming”same language (uzbek, bashkir)
- MahkamBoy“firm, solid, strong”same language (uzbek)
- AyyubBoy“one who turns back (repents)”same language (uzbek)
- SarsenBoy“born on Wednesday”same language (kazakh)
- MaqsudBoy“aim, purpose”same language (uzbek)
- RizvanBoy“contentment, divine favor”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Zarina
What does the name Zarina mean?
Zarina means “golden”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Zarina a girl's or a boy's name?
Zarina is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Zarina come from?
Zarina is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zarina?
Zarina is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zarina spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Зарина (Cyrillic), Zarina (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zarina have?
Zarina has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Зарина”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90035998. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From Persian زرین (“golden”).; classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Зарина (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “زرین”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85191829. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian زرین ‘golden’
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Зарина; KazPER English spelling Zarina
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