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Astî

Peace

Gender: Girl
Origin: Nature / virtue
Pronunciation guide: AS-tee

The story of the name

One of the most popular modern Kurdish girl names. Symbolizes hope for peace after generations of conflict.

Etymology

Root: aştî · Kurmancî

Aştî is the standard Kurmancî word for peace, calm, reconciliation. The Sorani equivalent is aşitî. Both descend from the Iranian root behind Avestan aṣ̌ti-.

Linguistic parallels

Irene Grekiska — 'Fred'
Pax Latin — 'Fred'
Shalom Hebreiska — 'Fred'
Salaam Arabiska — 'Fred'

virtue
modern
peace

Updated: 2026-05-02