Persian Numbers (Farsi Numbers): How to Count, Read, and Write in Persian
Learning Persian numbers (also called Farsi numbers) is one of the easiest and most useful first steps when learning Persian. Whether you want to read prices, understand dates, or count naturally in conversations, mastering numbers in Farsi gives you instant confidence.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to read, write, pronounce, and count Persian numbers with clear examples and simple rules.
Numbers in Farsi vs Arabic Numbers
Persian numbers are often confused with Arabic numbers. While they come from the same numeral family, Farsi numbers have distinct shapes that are used in Iran.
| Number | Persian (Farsi) | Arabic |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | ۰ | ٠ |
| 1 | ۱ | ١ |
| 2 | ۲ | ٢ |
| 3 | ۳ | ٣ |
| 4 | ۴ | ٤ |
| 5 | ۵ | ٥ |
| 6 | ۶ | ٦ |
| 7 | ۷ | ٧ |
| 8 | ۸ | ٨ |
| 9 | ۹ | ٩ |
Farsi Numbers 1 to 10
- 1 – ۱ (yek)
- 2 – ۲ (do)
- 3 – ۳ (se)
- 4 – ۴ (chahâr)
- 5 – ۵ (panj)
- 6 – ۶ (shesh)
- 7 – ۷ (haft)
- 8 – ۸ (hasht)
- 9 – ۹ (noh)
- 10 – ۱۰ (dah)
How to Count in Farsi
Counting in Persian is logical. You simply connect numbers using “-o-” which means “and”.
- 21 → bist-o-yek (بیست و یک)
- 35 → si-o-panj (سی و پنج)
- 47 → chehel-o-haft (چهل و هفت)
Ordinal Numbers in Farsi
- First – avval (اول)
- Second – dovvom (دوم)
- Third – sevvom (سوم)
- Fourth – chahârom (چهارم)
- Fifth – panjom (پنجم)
Common Farsi Phrases With Numbers
- What time is it? – ساعت چند است؟
- I have two cats. – من دو گربه دارم.
- He is 30 years old. – او سی سال دارد.
FAQs About Persian Numbers
How to count 1 to 10 in Persian?
To count from 1 to 10 in Persian:
- yek, 2. do, 3. se, 4. chahar, 5. panj, 6. shesh, 7. haft, 8. hasht, 9. noh, 10. dah.
What are Persian numbers?
Persian numbers are the numerals used in the Persian (Farsi) language, a unique set of characters distinct from the Arabic numeral system.
Are Persian and Arabic numbers the same?
No, Persian and Arabic numbers look similar but have different symbols and pronunciation.
What is 7 in Farsi?
The number 7 in Farsi is haft (هفت).
What is 100 in Persian?
100 in Persian is sad (صد).
How do you count from 1 to 100?
Start with 1-10, then count the tens: bist (20), si (30), chehel (40), panjah (50), etc., and combine them with single digits using “o” (and).
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