Homa Mirafshar

Homa Mirafshar (; 23 February 1937 – 2 June 2026) was an Iranian poet, journalist, and songwriter based in the United States.

Famous Iranian musicians such as Manoucher Cheshmazar and Mohammad Heydari have remarked on how well her poems integrate with rhythm and melody, and audiences have recognised these signature elements in her work.

Background Mirafshar was born in Tehran to the artistic Homayoun family. Homa called her father her main motivator for her later achievements. She started composing poetry as a child in elementary school. She married Ali Mirafshar, the cousin of Iranian singer Homeyra, and Homa and Homeyra collaborated on songs. Mirafshar had two children, Keyvan and Katayoun.

Persian Golden Lioness Awards The World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media – WAALM AWARDS OF 2006 – Best Lyricist