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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

    Jan 31, 2026 · 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 …

  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. A Guide to Persian - 10 facts, key phrases and the alphabet

    Learn key phrases in Persian (Farsi), listen to Persian (Farsi) audio and find out about the alphabet.

  6. Easy Persian - Free Online Farsi Language Lessons

    Easy Persian website offers online lessons in listening, speaking, reading and writing Persian or Farsi as spoken in Iran. English and Persian translations.

  7. Persian Language Online

    Apr 21, 2024 · Persian Language Online is an internet resource intended to serve as a free-to-access, comprehensive, aid to anyone who wants to learn the Persian language.

  8. Persian Language - Asia Society

    Scholars recognize three major dialect divisions of Persian: Farsi, or the Persian of Iran, Dari Persian of Afghanistan, and Tajik, a variant spoken Tajikistan in Central Asia.

  9. 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.

  10. The Persian Language Through History - Untold Persia

    Jan 21, 2025 · The Persian language, with its deep historical roots and continued evolution, stands as a testament to the resilience of cultural identity. From its ancient origins to its contemporary relevance, …