الٰهه
elâhe
The English word goddess can be translated into Persian as الٰهه (elâhe) or ایزدبانو.
Meaning: female deity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| الٰهه | elâhe |
| ایزدبانو | izadbânu |
Both forms refer to a female deity.
Which one should you use?
ایزدبانو is used in a formal, literary or mythological context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ایزدبانو is a formal term used in literary or mythological settings.
How do you pronounce it?
elâhe
Did you know?
- The word ایزد (izad) shares a linguistic lineage with the Sanskrit 'deva', connecting the Persian concept of a goddess to much older Indo-Iranian roots.
- Ancient Persian mythology featured the goddess Anahita, who was the embodiment of all waters. Her name is often linked to the concept of purity and fertility in Persian literature.
- Because Persian culture is deeply influenced by Islamic tradition, using the term الٰهه might sound more like a philosophical or Sufi concept of a 'divine essence' rather than a mythological goddess with a physical form.
Examples in context
- آن الٰهه بسیار زیبا بود.ān elāhe besyār zibā bud.That goddess was very beautiful.
- مردم آن الٰهه را میپرستیدند.mardom ān elāhe rā miparastidand.People worshipped that goddess.
Example conversation
Amir and Zahra are visiting a museum of mythology.
- زهرا Zahraببین امیر، این الٰهه چه زیبایی است!Bebin Amir, in elāhe che zibayi ast!Look Amir, what a beautiful goddess this is!
- امیر Amirواقعاً زیباست. او کیست؟Vāqe'an zibāst. Oo kist?It really is beautiful. Who is she?
- زهرا Zahraاو الٰهه عشق و زیبایی است.Oo elāhe-ye eshq o zibayi ast.She is the goddess of love and beauty.
- امیر Amirچه جالب است. ممنونم زهرا.Che jāleb ast. Mamnoonam Zahra.How interesting. Thank you, Zahra.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goddess” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
