خوا برزاده
khāharzādeh
The Persian word for niece is خوا برزاده (khāharzādeh).
This noun is used to refer to a niece, specifically the daughter of one's sister.
Meaning: fraternal or sororal niece (noun)
Which one should you use?
خوا برزاده refers specifically to a daughter of a sister. In contrast, برادرزاده (barādarzādeh) is a broader term used to refer to a niece or a nephew who is the child of a brother.
How do you pronounce it?
khāharzādeh
Did you know?
- In Persian, the terms خواهرزاده and برادرزاده are gender-neutral. They refer to the child of a sister or brother regardless of whether that child is a boy or a girl.
- The word زاده (zādeh) inside these terms means 'born of' and is also used as a common suffix in Persian surnames to indicate lineage.
- In traditional Iranian culture, a خواهرزاده or برادرزاده is often treated with a level of affection and closeness nearly equal to that of one's own biological children.
Example conversation
Amir and Zahra are looking at a photo album.
- امیر Amirاین دختر کیست؟in dokhtar kist?Who is this girl?
- زهرا Zahraاو خوا برزاده من است.oo khvabarzadeh man ast.She is my niece.
- امیر Amirاو خیلی شبیه تو است.oo kheyli shabih to ast.She looks a lot like you.
- زهرا Zahraبله، همه همین را میگویند.bale, hame hamin ra miguyand.Yes, everyone says that.
