روسپی (Ruspi)
What does روسپی (Ruspi) mean? روسپی (Ruspi) is a Farsi (Persian) strong that translates to “prostitute, harlot” in English.
Literal Translation
prostitute (formal Persian)
Meaning & Usage
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"prostitute, harlot"
The native Persian formal word for prostitute — less common than 'jendeh' (street) or 'fāhesheh' (Arabic/legal) but existing as a literary option. 'Ruspi' has an archaic quality that makes it sound almost poetic, like English 'harlot.' It's the word you'd encounter in classical Persian literature rather than on Tehran streets.
Examples in the Wild
Primarily literary/historical. In modern speech, using 'ruspi' instead of 'jendeh' sounds intentionally archaic — like calling someone a 'harlot' in English.