Gohar
Jewel
Gohar is a beautiful name of Persian origin, meaning 'jewel', 'precious stone', or 'essence'. Its etymology traces back to Middle Persian gowhar, evolving from an Old Iranian term for something valuable like cattle, then signifying substance and ultimately a gem. It is widely used in Iran, Armenia, and other Central Asian countries, predominantly for females, symbolizing beauty and high value. Associated names include Gowhar, Gauhar, and Gohareh.
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Gohar
Gohar is a beautiful name of Persian origin, meaning 'jewel', 'precious stone', or 'essence'. Its etymology traces back to Middle Persian gowhar, evolving from an Old Iranian term for something valuable like cattle, then signifying substance and ultimately a gem. It is widely used in Iran, Armenia, and other Central Asian countries, predominantly for females, symbolizing beauty and high value. Associated names include Gowhar, Gauhar, and Gohareh.
گوہر
گوہر فارسی اصل کا خوبصورت نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'جواہر' یا 'قیمتی پتھر' ہے۔ یہ ایران، آرمینیا اور دیگر وسطی ایشیائی ممالک میں بڑے پیمانے پر استعمال ہوتا ہے، جو خوبصورتی اور اعلیٰ قدر کی علامت ہے۔
جَوْهَر
جوهر اسم فارسي جميل يعني 'الجوهرة' أو 'الحجر الكريم'. يستخدم على نطاق واسع في إيران وأرمينيا ودول آسيا الوسطى الأخرى، ويرمز إلى الجمال والقيمة العالية.
Royalty
Powerful queen of the Timurid Empire (c. 1378 – 1457), wife of Shah Rukh. She was a significant patron of architecture and arts, renowned for commissioning the magnificent Goharshad Mosque in Mashhad, Iran.
Music
Acclaimed Armenian operatic soprano (1924 – 2007), celebrated for her powerful voice and extensive repertoire, earning the title People's Artist of the USSR.
Acting
Contemporary Pakistani actress (born 1989) known for her work in television dramas.
Era: 1378-1457 CE
Patron of Timurid architecture, commissioned the Goharshad Mosque in Mashhad.
Gohar is a permissible name with beautiful meanings of jewel and preciousness.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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Precious stone