Have you ever wondered what the Persians call their children when they want to address them kindly? Parents have a certain way of addressing their children to show their affection in every language. Persian is no exception. The following article teaches you the primary Farsi terms of endearment that parents may use in various situations. Curious? Let’s find out!
Terms of endearment for children in Persian
Do your parents have a cute nickname for you? Do they use certain terms of endearment? It’s not difficult to show your affection and love for someone you care about a lot. Sometimes, you can easily do that using simple words. Persian parents often use certain endearment terms as a gesture of love and caring. They’re beautiful and meaningful. The following article contains the most common and popular terms of endearment in Farsi for children. Can you think of anyone else to use them for?
List of terms of endearment in Farsi for children
While some parents simply use their children’s names to address them, some prefer to sweet talk them as a gesture of love and affection. Here are the primary endearment terms to address the children.
Persian Words | Pronunciation | English | |
1 | عزیزم | Azizam | My dear |
2 | عشقم | Eshgham | My love |
3 | قشنگم | Ghashangam | My beautiful |
4 | خشگلم | Khoshgelam | My beautiful |
5 | جیگر طلا | Jigar Tala | Well, the literal meaning is “golden liver,” but figuratively, it really means “my precious.” |
6 | عسلم | Asalam | My honey |
7 | عزیز دلم | Azize Delam | Sweetheart |
8 | گوگولی | Guguli | Cutie |
9 | عزیزکم | Azizakam | Sweetie |
10 | گلم | Golam | My flower |
Do you want to know something interesting? You can use all these terms of endearment for anyone you care about, whether relatives or loved ones. For instance, you can use them to address your partner as well.
What does “Joonam” mean in Farsi
A common Endearment term in Farsi is to use the word “Joonam” instead of “yes” when being addressed by others. The figurative meaning of “Joonam” indicates that you are listening with all your body. It is very sweet and shows a lot of affection.
Why do Persian moms say “Ghorbunet Beram” to their kids
In Iran, it is very normal to hear the phrase “Ghorbunet beram” from various people. The literal meaning is, “I want to sacrifice myself for you!” Yes, it might sound a bit funny. However, it is one of the sweetest and most commonly used phrases to show affection to your loved ones and those who have done something kind to you. It shows respect and mutual care. Hence, when a mother tells her children “Ghorbunet beram,” it means that her children are really important to her, and she is ready to do anything for them without hesitation.
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