Persian Numbers 0–10: Names, Symbols & Pronunciation
Persian numbers 0 to 10 with Farsi script, transliteration, and pronunciation. Learn the digits, how to say them, and practice for free on Learn Farsi.
Persian Numbers 0–10
Persian numbers are one of the first things worth learning. They show up in prices, phone numbers, dates, and everyday talk. This guide covers 0 to 10 in simple terms.
You will see each number in Farsi script, its transliteration, and the English meaning. You will also learn how to say each one out loud.
Persian uses its own digit glyphs, not the 1, 2, 3 you know from English. We cover both, so you can read and speak with confidence.
The Persian Numbers Table
Here are the Persian numbers from 0 to 10. Read the Farsi column right to left, but read single digits as shown.
| Number | Farsi (script) | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| ۰ | صفر | sefr | zero |
| ۱ | یک | yek | one |
| ۲ | دو | do | two |
| ۳ | سه | se | three |
| ۴ | چهار | chahar | four |
| ۵ | پنج | panj | five |
| ۶ | شش | shesh | six |
| ۷ | هفت | haft | seven |
| ۸ | هشت | hasht | eight |
| ۹ | نه | noh | nine |
| ۱۰ | ده | dah | ten |
Keep this table close while you practice. Saying each number out loud helps it stick.
Persian Digits Look Different
Persian uses its own digit glyphs. So ۱ ۲ ۳ mean 1, 2, 3, even though the shapes are new to you.
You will see these glyphs on Iranian websites, banknotes, and license plates. Learning them early makes reading much easier.
The good news is there are only ten shapes. Once you know them, you can read any number in Farsi.
How to Pronounce Each Number
Pronunciation in Persian is friendly and consistent. Here is a quick guide:
- sefr (۰), like "sef-r"
- yek (۱), rhymes with "deck"
- do (۲), like "doe"
- se (۳), like "seh"
- chahar (۴), "cha-har"
- panj (۵), "punj"
- shesh (۶), "shesh"
- haft (۷), "hahft"
- hasht (۸), "hahsht"
- noh (۹), "noh"
- dah (۱۰), "dah"
Say them in order a few times. The rhythm makes them easy to remember.
Why Learning Numbers Helps
Numbers unlock real life Farsi fast. You can shop, ask prices, tell time, and share your phone number.
They also build confidence. Small wins like counting to ten keep you motivated to learn more.
To read these digits well, first get comfortable with the script in our Farsi alphabet guide. The two skills support each other.
Practice Persian Numbers for Free
The best way to learn is to practice a little every day. Spaced repetition helps the numbers move into long-term memory.
Start with 0 to 10, then build to 20 and beyond. Mix reading the glyphs with saying the words.
Ready to begin? Open the free lessons on Learn Farsi and start counting in Persian today.