Persian Names
Persian names are used in the country of Iran, in southwestern Asia, which is part of the Muslim world. See also about Iranian names.
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415Behnoush is a Persian female given name, an alternate transcription of Behnoosh. It is derived from the Persian elements beh meaning "good, excellent" and nūsh meaning "ambrosia, nectar". Taken together, the name can be...
Etymology and MeaningBehrooz is a Persian given name, primarily masculine, that serves as an alternate transcription of بهروز (see Behrouz). The original name Behrouz is composed of two Persian elements: beh meaning "goo...
Behrouz (also spelled Behrooz or Behruz) is a Persian masculine given name meaning "fortunate, prosperous" or "successful." The name is composed of two Persian elements: beh meaning "good, excellent" and rūz meaning "day...
Etymology and MeaningBehruz is a Persian given name, typically masculine, that represents an alternate transcription of the Persian name Behrouz (بهروز). The name is composed of two elements: به (beh) meaning “good” or “...
Behzad is a masculine given name and surname of Persian origin, derived from the elements beh meaning "good, excellent" and the suffix zād meaning "child of", signifying a person of noble birth or high station. The Class...
Bismillah is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic phrase bismi llah, meaning "in the name of Allah." The phrase is the opening word of the Basmala (also known as Tasmiya), the full Islamic invocation Bismillah...
Burhanuddin is a variant and common spelling of the Arabic name Burhan ad-Din, formed from the elements burhān (proof) and dīn (religion, faith), thus meaning “proof of the faith.” It is used in Indonesia, Malaysia, and...
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Danial is an alternate transcription of Persian Daniyal or Arabic Daniyal, as well as the usual Malay and Indonesian form of the name. It is derived from Daniyal, which in turn originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, mea...
Daniyal is an Arabic, Persian, and Urdu form of the Hebrew name Daniel, which appears in the Old Testament as a prophet of God. The name Daniel derives from the Hebrew Daniyyel, composed of the elements din ("to judge")...
Dara (3) is a Persian masculine name that directly means "wealthy" in the Persian language. The name reflects a desirable quality of prosperity and abundance, common in many naming traditions across cultures. It is a rel...
Dariush (Persian: داریوش) is the modern Persian form of the ancient name Darius, ultimately derived from Old Persian Darayavauš (𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁), meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good.' It is composed of the e...
Darya is a feminine Persian name meaning "sea, ocean" in Persian. It is derived from the Persian word daryā (دریا), which carries the same meaning. The name evokes the vastness, depth, and beauty of the sea, making it a...
Daryush is an alternate transcription of Persian داریوش (see Dariush), itself the New Persian form of the ancient name Darius (from Old Persian Darayavauš, meaning “possessing goodness”). The name has strong royal connot...
Davood is a Persian transcription of the name Davud, itself the Persian, Azerbaijani, and Bosnian form of David. The name is common in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities, reflecting the deep cultural and linguis...
Davoud is a Persian given name, an alternate transcription of the Persian داوود or داود, serving as the Persian form of Davud, which itself derives from David.The ultimate origin is the Hebrew name Dawiḏ
Davud is the Persian, Azerbaijani, and Bosnian form of David. The name David ultimately derives from the Hebrew root dōḏ meaning "beloved" or "uncle", and holds profound significance in Judeo-Christian and Islamic tradit...
Delara is a Persian female given name, derived from the Persian compound del meaning "heart" and ārā meaning "decorate, adorn," thus carrying the beautiful meaning of "adorning the heart" or "she who delights the heart."...
Delshad is a Persian unisex given name meaning "happy heart" or "cheerful," derived from the elements دل (del, "heart") and شاد (shād, "happy"). It belongs to a family of Persian compound names that combine body parts or...
Ebrahim is a Persian form of Ibrahim, which itself is the Arabic form of Abraham. It is also used as an alternate Arabic transcription of Ibrahim. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew ʾAvraham, meaning "father of...
Ehsan () is a Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic name Ihsan, as well as an alternate Urdu transcription. The root name Ihsan means "charity, good deed" in Arabic, derived from the trilateral root ḥ-s-n (حسن), meaning "t...
Elaheh (Persian: الهه) is a Persian feminine given name that directly translates to "goddess." It derives from the Persian word elah (god), combined with the feminine suffix -eh. The name carries a powerful, poetic conno...
Elham is a Persian unisex given name, a form of Ilham. The name is derived from the Arabic Ilham, which means "inspiration." In Persian, the name is often associated with divine or poetic inspiration, reflecting its root...
EtymologyErfan is the Persian form of Irfan, an Arabic male given name derived from the root ع-ر-ف (ʿ-r-f), which relates to "knowledge, awareness, learning". In Arabic, ʿirfān specifically denotes gnostic knowledge or i...
Eskandar is the Persian form of Alexander, a name of Greek origin meaning "defending men." It has been used in Iran (Persia) and other regions influenced by Persian culture, such as the Middle East and South Asia. The na...
Eslam is a Persian form of Islam, as well as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name. It is used primarily in Arabic- and Persian-speaking countries, particularly among Muslim communities. The name derives from the...
Esmaeel is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Esmail, which is itself the usual Persian form of Ishmael. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yishmaʿel, meaning "God will hear" (from the roots shamaʿ "...
Esmaeil is a Persian given name, the alternate transcription of Persian اسماعیل (see Esmail). It is a variant of Esmail, the usual Persian form of Ishmael. Etymology and Origins The name ultimately derives from the Hebre...
Esmail is a Persian and Arabic given name, the usual Persian form of Ishmael, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription of the name. It corresponds to the English name Ishmael, which derives from the Hebrew Yishmaʿel,...
Esmat is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name عصمت (see Ismat), and is also the usual Persian transcription, where it is typically feminine. The name is derived from the Arabic root عصمة (ʿiṣma), meaning "safegu...
Fahimeh is the Persian form of Fahima, a feminine given name used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. Ultimately derived from Arabic, it traces back to the root Fahim, which means "intelligent, sensible." The...
Farah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "joy, happiness" from the Arabic root f-r-ḥ (فرح), which conveys concepts of gladness and rejoicing. It is also used in Persian, Urdu, Malay, and various other cul...
Farhad is a common Persian male name, originating from Middle Persian Frahāt and Parthian Frahat, meaning "gained, earned" or "merited, obtained." The name is historically significant as it was borne by several rulers of...
Fariba (Persian: فریبا) is a Persian feminine given name that means "charming," "enticing," or "alluring." The name is derived from the Persian language and is widely used in Iran and Afghanistan, as well as in diaspora...
Farid (also spelled Fareed, Ferid) is an Arabic masculine personal name derived from the root farada (فرد), meaning "to be unique, to be alone." The name signifies "unique, precious, incomparable" — attributes reflecting...
Farideh (Persian: فریده) is the Persian feminine form of Farid, a name meaning "unique, precious" in Arabic. Derived from the root farada ("to be unique, to be alone"), the name embodies a sense of singularity and value....
Faridoon is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Fereydoun, rooted in ancient Iranian mythology. It derives from the Old Iranian *Thraitauna, meaning "the third," and appears in the Avestan form Thraētaona (𐬚𐬭𐬀...
Farrokh (also romanized as Farokh or Farrukh) is a Persian masculine given name that means "auspicious, fortunate, happy, splendid". It derives from Middle Persian and has long been used in Iran, Central Asia, and among...
Farshad is a masculine given name and surname of Persian origin, formed from the elements far (فر), meaning "splendour" or "brilliance", and shād (شاد), meaning "happy" or "glad". Together, the name signifies "one who br...
Farshid (also romanized as Farsheed) is a Persian masculine given name. It is composed of the elements far meaning "splendour, brilliance" and shīd meaning "radiance" (or "sun"), together conveying the sense of "sunshine...
Farzad is a Persian given name for boys, derived from the elements far meaning "splendour, brilliance" and the suffix zād meaning "child of". Together, the name signifies "child of splendour" or "brilliant child". It is...
Farzaneh (Persian: فرزانه, Farzāneh) is a Persian given name for girls, meaning "wise, intelligent" in Persian. It is also transliterated as Farzana, Farzona, or Farzane, and is common in Iran, South Asia, and Central As...
Fatemeh is the Persian form of Fatima, a name of profound significance in Islam. Fatima, in turn, derives from the Arabic root (faṭama), meaning "to abstain" or "to wean," reflecting her spiritual purity. Fatima bint Muh...
Fazel is a Persian given name and surname, derived from the Fadil, which is originally Arabic. The name means "virtuous" or "excellent" in Arabic, reflecting qualities of moral integrity and high character.Etymology and...
Fereshteh is a feminine given name of Persian origin meaning "angel." It is one of the most popular names in the Persian-speaking world and is also transliterated as Freshteh, Ferishteh, or Freshta, among other variants,...
Fereydoon is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Fereydoun. The ultimate source is the Old Iranian *Thraitauna, meaning "the third," which appears in the Avesta as 𐬚𐬭𐬀𐬉𐬙𐬀𐬊𐬥𐬀 (Thraētaona). Narrative in Persian...
Fereydoun is a Persian masculine name, the modern Persian form of Old Iranian *Thraitauna, meaning "the third". The name derives from the Proto-Iranian *Θraitauna- (Avestan Θraētaona-), which itself is a derivative of Tr...
EtymologyFereydun is a variant transcription of the Persian فریدون (Fereydoun), itself the modern Persian form of the Old Iranian name *Thraitauna, a derivative (with an augmentative suffix) of Tritas, meaning "the third...
Feyz is a Persian female given name meaning "grace". It derives from Arabic فئض (faʾiḍ), which signifies "abundance, plenty", itself rooted in the Arabic verb فاض (fāḍa), meaning "to overflow, to flood." This etymology c...
Firoozeh is a Persian feminine given name, an alternate transcription of فیروزه (Firouzeh), which means "turquoise" (the gemstone) in Persian. The name can also be interpreted as a feminine form of Firouz, meaning "victo...
Firouz is a Persian masculine given name meaning "victorious," derived from پیروز (pīrūz) or فیروز (fīrūz). The name appears in various forms across languages and cultures—such as Firuz, Pirooz, Pirouz, Firoz (Bengali),...
Firouzeh is a Persian feminine given name with two possible origins. Primarily, it derives directly from the Persian word for the turquoise gemstone, firouzeh, a term that can also be spelled firoozeh or firuzeh. The pre...
Firuz is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Firouz, as well as the usual Tajik form. In Persian, the name is written فیروز, rooted in the word pīrūz or fīrūz, meaning "victorious."Historical BearersThe name F...
Firuzeh is a Persian feminine name that serves as an alternate transcription of فیروزه, ultimately derived from Firouz (also spelled Firuz or Pirooz), a Persian masculine name meaning "victorious." The name Firuzeh is cl...
Ghasem (also spelled Ghasem) is a Persian given name for males, corresponding to the Arabic Qasim. It derives from the Arabic root qasama meaning "to divide, to distribute," giving Qasim the meaning "one who divides good...
Gholam is a Persian given name, the Persian form of Ghulam. The root word Ghulam (Arabic: غلام) means "servant, boy" in Arabic. Historically, the term ghulam was used to refer to young servants in paradise (Jannah) and t...
Gholamreza is a Persian masculine given name combining Gholam (the Persian form of Ghulam) and Reza, an Arabic name meaning 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'. It is sometimes transcribed into Latin script with a hyphen or...
Ghoncheh is a Persian feminine given name that directly translates to "flower bud", evoking imagery of new life, delicacy, and potential. The name derives from the Persian word ghoncheh (غُنچه), which refers specifically...
Ghorban is a Persian masculine given name, derived from the Arabic word qurbān (قربان), meaning "sacrifice" or "sacrificial animal." It is a variant of the name Qurban, which appears across various Muslim cultures. In Pe...
Gohar (also spelled Gauhar or Gawhar) is a given name and surname derived from Persian gōhar (گوهر), meaning "gem, jewel" or "essence, substance." The name is used across several cultures with different gender associatio...