Multiple choice general knowledge

Are there English names that derive from Old Persian, the forerunner of Farsi, the modern language of Iran?

  1. Yes, a surprisingly high number

  2. Yes, a few

  3. No

  4. Yes, but just a single one
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, a few English names derive from Old Persian, such as Darius, Roxana, and Esther. These came through historical interactions (Persian Empire, Greek intermediaries, Biblical texts). However, the number is quite small compared to names from Latin, Germanic, or Hebrew origins.

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