Persian · Family & People
دختر
dokhtar
Daughter; girl
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female child or girl — cognate with daughter.
Example
دخترم نقاشی دوست دارد.
My daughter loves painting.
Etymology
'دختر' (dokhtar) derives from Middle Persian and has maintained its meaning, referring specifically to 'daughter' or 'girl' throughout its linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both everyday and formal contexts, the term is universal across regions of Iran, with a steady occurrence in spoken and written forms.