Yalda Name Meaning

The name Yalda is predominantly a feminine name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Persian word "yaldā" which means "birth" or "longest night."

In Persian culture, Yalda is also the name of a festival celebrated on the winter solstice, which marks the longest night of the year. The Yalda festival holds significant cultural and historical importance, as it is a celebration of light, the triumph of the sun over darkness, and the birth of the sun god, Mithra.