بهشت
behešt/bi.ˈhiʃt/
In Persian, heaven is بهشت (behešt). Wiktionary also lists جنت (jannat) and مینو (minu).
Meaning: paradise and upper-world (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| بهشت | behešt | /bi.ˈhiʃt/ (Classical Persian) |
| جنت | jannat | /d͡ʒan.ˈnat/ (Classical Persian) |
| مینو | minu | /miː.ˈnoː/ (Classical Persian) /miː.ˈnuː/ (Classical Persian) |
The term refers to paradise and the upper-world. You may also see the idiomatic expression بهشت روی زمین, which means 'heaven on earth' and is used to describe a place of extreme beauty or happiness.
Which one should you use?
While بهشت is the standard word for heaven, جنت is a more literary or religious term often used in classical poetry or Islamic contexts. مینو is a highly poetic and archaic term for the celestial realm or heaven, used primarily in classical Persian literature.
How do you pronounce it?
The word behešt is pronounced /bi.ˈhiʃt/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word بهشت is actually a superlative that originally meant 'the best existence' in ancient Iranian languages.
Examples in context
- در ابتدا خداوند بهشت و زمین را آفرید.In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.This sentence shows the use of بهشت in a creation context.Tatoeba #752733 by mahdiye, translation #3286750 by Abcormal
- هیچکس وارد بهشت نمی‌شود مگر از طریق فلسفه،No one enters heaven except through philosophy.This sentence illustrates the use of بهشت in a philosophical context.Tatoeba #10810808 by cojiluc, translation #907664 by Scott
- روحش در بهشت بود.His soul was in heaven.This sentence shows the use of بهشت in a spiritual context regarding a soul.Tatoeba #11046593 by janTuki, translation #286337 by CM
- بهشت در آیین اسلام معنا و مقامی مقدس دارد.Heaven holds a sacred meaning and place in the Islamic faith.
- آسمان بسیار زیباست، مثل بهشتی کوچک.The sky is beautiful, like a small heaven.
Example conversation
A couple is talking about a beautiful garden they visited.
- مریم Maryamاین باغ مثل بهشت است.in bāgh mesle behasht ast.This garden is like heaven.
- رضا Rezaبله، واقعاً بسیار زیباست.bale, vāghe'an besyār zibāst.Yes, it is truly very beautiful.
- مریم Maryamخیلی آرامش در آنجا هست.kheyli ārāmesh dar ānjā hast.There is so much peace there.
- رضا Rezaمریم، خوشحالم که از اینجا خوشت آمد.Maryam, khoshhālam ke az injā khoshat āmad.Maryam, I am glad you liked it here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heaven” translations and entries بهشت, جنت, مینو, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بهشت, جنت, مینو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
