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Nargess (given Name)
Narges or Nargess () is a Persian female name, as well as the Persian word for flower Narcissus. The narcissus flower is often associated with spring and is celebrated for its delicate beauty and fragrance. The name Nargess translates to "narcissus" or "daffodil" in Persian, which itself comes from the Greek word "Narkissos'', symbolizing beauty and renewal. It is commonly used in the Islamic culture, particularly among Shi'a Muslims. History The name has been featured in various literary works, including the national epic of Persia, the Shahnameh. In Persian literature, poetry, and folklore, poets like Hafez and Saadi have mentioned Nargess in their works. There is also a myth associated with the name Nargess that a beautiful woman named Nargess was transformed into a narcissus flower. List of people with the given name *Narges Abyar (born 1970), an Iranian film director, author, and screenwriter * Narges Ashtari (born 1988), an Iranian-British founder *Nargess Eskandari-Grün ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcissus (genus)
''Narcissus'' is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil,The word "daffodil" is also applied to related genera such as '' Sternbergia'', '' Ismene'', and '' Fritillaria meleagris''. It has been suggested that the word "Daffodil" be restricted to the wild species of the British Isles, '' N. pseudonarcissus''. narcissus (plural narcissi), and jonquil, are used to describe some or all members of the genus. ''Narcissus'' has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white and yellow (also orange or pink in garden varieties), with either uniform or contrasting coloured tepals and corona. ''Narcissi'' were well known in ancient civilisation, both medicinally and botanically, but were formally described by Linnaeus in his ''Species Plantarum'' (1753). The genus is generally considered to have about ten s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
