# Negin

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'''Negin''' ({{langx|fa|نگین}}: [nə'giːn]) is a [Persian](/source/Persian_language) word. It means a rare [diamond](/source/diamond) or stone and refers to the [gemstone](/source/gemstone) on a piece of jewelry, such as a ring or necklace. The direct translation of Negin is a gem or other jewels with a luxurious look and high value. 

It is a popular Persian female given name. Although it is a Persian name, it is also used in the Kurdish, Turkish and Armenian languages as a female name which may be transliterated in a number of ways, such as Nigina (نگینه) in [Tajiki Persian](/source/Tajiki_Persian), and Nagin or Nagina ({{Nastaliq|نگینہ}}) in [Urdu](/source/Urdu). 

''Negin'' was also an influential literary journal in [Tehran](/source/Tehran). It was published under the editorship of Dr. Mahmood Enayat during the [Mohammad Reza Pahlavi](/source/Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi) era.<ref>[Voice of America](/source/Voice_of_America) Digest [http://www.hri.org/news/usa/voa/1995/95-10-03.voa.html HRI.org]</ref> " 

== History ==
In the 13th century, '''Negin Khatun''', the daughter of the Seljuk ruler [Ala ad-Din Kayqubad I](/source/Kayqubad_I), was a Persian princess known for her beauty and intelligence. Her name was associated with beauty and was further used in the Persian culture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Negin first name popularity, history and meaning |url=https://namecensus.com/first-names/negin-meaning-and-history/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=namecensus.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Given Names ==

* [Negin Zomorodi](/source/Negin_Zomorodi), Iranian composer

* [Negin Farsad](/source/Negin_Farsad), American comedian

* [Negin Mirsalehi](/source/Negin_Mirsalehi), Influencer, Co-founder of “Gisou”

==References==
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Category:Persian feminine given names
Category:Feminine given names
Category:Persian words and phrases

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