Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Farsi? You’re in the right place.
It’s always nice to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day but why not do it in a language that means something to them.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Farsi (Iranian Persian), why not also sing the Farsi version of the happy birthday song!
You could also get your loved one a Farsi Birthday Card. This is bound to make their day!
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Farsi
To wish someone a happy birthday in Farsi, you can say:
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday (informal) | تولدت مبارک | Tavalodet mobarak |
| Happy birthday (formal) | تولدتون مبارک | Tavalodetoon mobarak |
To hear the pronunciation of these phrases, check out the below video. Skip to 0:56 for the pronunciation:
You’d use the informal form if you’re speaking with a friend or peer. You’d use the formal form if you’re speaking to an elder or someone you don’t know very well.
These phrases are by far the most common way to wish someone a happy birthday in Farsi however they actually use some Arabic loanwords.
You will sometimes also hear this phrase which is pure Farsi but isn’t used as much:
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy birthday | زادروزت خجسته باد | Zaadroozat khojaste baad |
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| May you live for 100 years (informal) | صد سال زنده باشی | Sad saal zende baashi |
| May you live for 100 years (formal) | صد سال زنده باشین | Sad saal zende baashin |
| Birthday | تولد | Tavallod |
It is common to say to someone ‘may you live for 100 years’ on their birthday. This is a good way to greet someone on their birthday or a good phrase to put in a birthday card.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Farsi
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Farsi.
Check out the video below to hear the Farsi birthday song:
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
تولد، تولد
تولدت مبارک
مبارک مبارک
تولدت مبارک
لبت شاد و دلت خوش
تو گل پرخنده باشی
بیا شمعا رو فوت کن
که صد سال زنده باشی
This is pronounced:
“Tavallod, tavallod
Tavallodet mobaarak
Mobaarak mobaarak
Tavallodet mobaarak
Delet shado labet khosh
Cho gol por khande baashi
Biyaa sham’a ro fut kon,
Ke sad saal zende baashi!”
This translates to:
“Birthday, birthday
Happy birthday
Happy happy
Happy birthday
May your lips be happy and your heart joyful,
and be always laughing like a flower
Come on blow the candles,
may you live to be 100 years!”
Iranian Birthday Traditions
Birthday traditions can be very important to many people on their birthdays. To make your loved one feel extra special you can also try this Iranian birthday tradition.
A common Iranian birthday tradition is celebrating on the eve! This means people in Iran will often celebrate their birthdays the day before their actual birthday. This includes having celebrations, parties, gift giving – all before the big day!
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Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Farsi.
It’s a great idea to make the effort to learn how to say this in someone’s native language or a language that means something to them.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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