Zereshgi

Zereshgi (زەرەشگی) is a Kurdish surname prevalent primarily amongst Kurds originating from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, particularly from and around the city of Sulaymaniyah. The name is believed to derive from the Kurdish word "zereshk" (زەرەشک) meaning "barberry," a thorny shrub producing tart, red berries, combined with the suffix "-i," indicating origin or belonging. Therefore, Zereshgi can be interpreted as "of the barberry" or "related to the barberry." It suggests that the family or ancestors may have originated from an area where barberry bushes were abundant or that they were involved in the harvesting or trade of barberries. The spelling and pronunciation of the name can vary slightly depending on the dialect of Kurdish spoken. The name is often rendered in Latin script as Zereshgi, Zereshke, or similar variations. Families bearing this surname are generally Muslim and Kurdish-speaking.