Pegah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Pegah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Pegah is a feminine name of Persian origin and literally means 'the dawn'.
What does the name Pegah mean?
Pegah, a feminine name, comes from Persian and is directly translated as 'the dawn'. The root of the name lies in the Old Persian word pagâh (پگاه), which stands for 'dawn' and 'daybreak'. In the mythology of Zoroaster, Pegah is also the name of a female angel who brings light and wisdom.
Where does the name Pegah come from?
The etymology of Pegah is Old Persian and means 'the dawn'. The name is composed of the Old Persian word pagâh (پگاه), which means both 'dawn' and 'daybreak'. It belongs to the Iranian and Persian language family.
How do you pronounce Pegah?
Pegah is pronounced as 'Pä-gah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Pegah is a rather rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Pegah has been used as a first name about 20 times, which earned it the 6,729th place in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,099th.
Nicknames & pet names
Pama / Pegasus / Peggy / Pegii / Pi
Famous people
- Pegah Ahangarani (Iranian actress)
- Pegah Ahmadi (poet from Iran)
- Pegah Anvarian (American designer)
- Pegah Ferydoni (German actress of Iranian descent)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pegah
What is the meaning of the name Pegah?
Pegah means 'the dawn' and has its roots in the Old Persian word pagâh, which means both 'dawn' and 'daybreak'.
Where does the name Pegah come from?
The name Pegah comes from Old Persian and belongs to the Iranian and Persian language family.
How popular is the name Pegah?
Pegah is a rare but cherished name, primarily used in Iranian communities where it holds special significance.