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  1. Persian language - Wikipedia

    Iranian Persian (Persian, Western Persian, or Farsi) is spoken in Iran, and by minorities in Iraq and the Persian Gulf states. Eastern Persian (Dari Persian, Afghan Persian, or Dari) is spoken in Afghanistan.

  2. Persian | People, Language & Religion | Britannica

    Persian, predominant ethnic group of Iran (formerly known as Persia). Although of diverse ancestry, the Persian people are united by their language, Persian (Farsi), which belongs to the Indo-Iranian group …

  3. Persian (Farsi) language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Persian is a member of the Western Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by about 130 million people, mainly in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and also in Uzbekistan, Iraq, …

  4. History of PersianPersian Languages and Literature at UCSB

    The history of the Persian language is divided into three eras: Old Persian (ca. 525 BC- 300 BC), Middle Persian (c. 300 BC- 800 AD), and Modern Persian (800 AD to the present day).

  5. Persians - Wikiwand

    Persians, or the Persian people, are an Iranian ethnic group from West Asia. They are indigenous to the Iranian plateau and comprise the majority of the populat...

  6. Persian (Farsi) | The History, Grammar, Vocabulary and Significance

    Persian, also known as Farsi, is a language spoken by over 100 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Iran and is also widely spoken in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and other countries.

  7. Persian – The Languages

    Persian, also known as Farsi, is an Indo-European language predominantly spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with significant speakers in diaspora communities worldwide.

  8. Persians - Wikipedia

    They have a common cultural system and are native speakers of the Persian language. [6][7][8] In the Western world, "Persian" was largely understood as a demonym for all Iranians rather than as an …

  9. Learn to Speak Persian: Your Complete Guide to the Farsi Language

    May 26, 2015 · This complete beginner's guide to speaking Persian will teach you everything you need to know about Dari, Tajik, and Farsi language - including resources and where to start.

  10. Persian language | History, Countries, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 21, 2025 · Persian language, also called Farsi, member of the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian language family. It is the official language of Iran, and two varieties of Persian known as Dari and …