Persian baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
A Persian baby name consists of a given name and a surname. Sometime, a Persian baby may have more than one given name.
Most of the Persian baby names are Persian in origin, but some Persian Christians name are also derived from Arabic. The Masterpiece Persian literature book, the Shahnameh or "Epic of Kings", which is composed by Ferdowsi is alone is the origin for about 10%-15% of the Persian baby names. Few names derived from this book are Javid, Ardeshir, Fariborz, Sam and Yazdan. Persian people started using surname after act of the Vosough od-Dowleh government in 1919. Prior to this act, Persian people was often distinguished from others using a combination of prefixes and suffixes attached to his or her name. Many Persian people were known by the name of the district, city, town, or village from which they belong by adding the locality's name as a suffix.
Below is the list of arounf 400 popular Persian baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Shine
Adoring, Light Bringer
Severe, Lion, Looking Austere, Stern
Bloom of Love, Little Abbot, More Clear, The Elements Aban Meaning the Waters
A Little Abbot, Waters, Dual of Abu, Old Arabic Name
Servant Of, Persons by whom God Continues the World in Existence, Substitutes
The Elements Abd Which Means Servant, God's Servants
Worshiper, Worshippers
Lion King, Supreme King
Most Highly Adored, Much Praised, More Praiseworthy, Commendable
Destructive Force
Bigger, Greatest, Powerful
Mountain
Of a Noble Kind
Diamond, Adamant
Diamond
Immortal, Immortality
Ali, Amir
Hossein, Amir
Mohammad, Amir
Answer
Immaculate, Unstained
Immaculate, Unstained, A Meaning Not, Full of Grace
Immaculate, Full of Grace, A Meaning Not, Graceful
Powerful and Complete, Shooting Star, Wanderer
Beautiful Morning, Eternal, Everlasting, Sweet
Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing
A Hero in Persian Folklore, Dominion, Crown, Truthfulness
Best Purpose
Righteous Ruler
Wish
Wish, Wishful, Desire
Desire, Wish
Is Associated to Goddess Durga
Aspiration, Army Man, French Form of Herman, Soldier
Is Associated to Goddess Durga
Is Associated to Goddess Durga
Universal, Great, Immense, Soldier
Brings Rain
Justice
Affection
Independence, Freedom
Freedom, Independence
Fire, 9Th Month of Iranian Calendar, Fire, Shine
Shine, Fire, 9th Month of the Iranian Calendar
Beloved, Very Honored, Dear One, Friendship
Pious, Young, Woman, Virgin
Bright Blue, Sky-blue
Character from the Shahnameh, Faithful, Young Father
Lion, King of Jungle
Lion, Courageous
Spring
Honourable, Brave and Courageous, Bold
Blossom, Spring Season, Prime of Life
Blossom, Spring Season, Prime of Life
Character from the Shahnameh, Good Mind
Victory, A Character in Shahnameh, Conquest, Also the Planet Mars
Seaport, District Capital
Bride, Lady, Girl, Princess
Princes, Instrument Played by Lord Krishna, Lady, Song
Rain, Noble Man
Exalted
Lady of the House, Woman, The Exalted One, And Honorific
Bringer of Joy, Lady
Alert, Wakeful, Attentive, Enlightened
Wakeful, Alert, Enlightened, Attentive
Wakeful, Alert, Enlightened, Attentive
Attentive, Enlightened, Wakeful, Alert
Lady
Best
Someone with Honorable Name
Best Coquetry, The Most Beautiful Beauty
Fortunate, A Lucky Man
Lucky, Fortunate
Lucky, Fortunate
Lucky, Fortunate
Lucky, Good Day, Fortunate
Lucky, Fortunate
Of Good Birth, Honest and Caring
Lady, Foregin Woman, And Honorific, Full of Life
A Character in Shahnameh, Ancient Hero
Treasurer
He who Guards the Treasure
Treasurer, Treasure Bearer
Prophetess, Pure, From Cassandra
Garden
Flower of Jasmine, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, Gift from God
Gift from God, A Plant in the Olive Family, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Gift from God, A Plant in the Olive Family, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, A Plant in the Olive Family, Flower of Jasmine
Name of a Flower Plant, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Flower of Jasmine, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Flower of Jasmine, A Plant in the Olive Family, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, Gift from God
Flower of Jasmine, A Plant in the Olive Family, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, Gift from God
Shrub with Yellow Flowers, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God
Shrub with Yellow Flowers, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God
Flower of Jasmine, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, A Plant in the Olive Family, Gift from God
Flower of Jasmine, Shrub with Yellow Flowers, A Plant in the Olive Family, Gift from God
Young, Far Sighted, Ruler, Like the Sun
Far-Sighted, Ruler, Master, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord
Far-Sighted, Lord, Master, First King of Iran
Master, Lord, Moon
The Word Serenus Which is of the Meaning Serene Clear Bright, Quiet, Cheerful, Peaceful
Sovereign Queen
Lord, Far Sighted, Like the Sun, Ruler
Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord
Wisdom, To be Clever, Sagacity, Learning
Prophet, God is My Judge
Wealthy
Opening, Splitting, Educated, Moving Slowly
Rich, Possesses a Lot, Mighty One, Knowing
Upholder of the Good, Great, Possesses a Lot, Wealthy
Possessor of the Good
Greek, Maintain Well, Possessor of the Good, Great
Maintain Well, Possessor of the Good, Knowing, Learned
Dunk Master, Wealthy, Rich, He that Informs Himself
Darius, Daria, Give
Learned, Mighty One, Possesses a Lot, Tenderly Loved
Knowing, Give, Maintain Well, Wealthy
Mighty, Possessor of the Good
Mighty, Possessor of the Good, Give
Possess, Possessor of the Good, Rich, Possesses a Lot
Wealthy, Possess, Give, Prophet
Wealthy, Possess, Give, Prophet
Ancient Persia's King
Mighty, He that Informs Himself, Maintain Well, Dunk Master
Possessor of the Good
Learned, Possessor of the Good
Possessor of the Good, Mighty
The Element Dar Which Means Gift, Mighty, Possessor of the Good
A Persian Royal Name, Female Version of Darius, Darling
Possessor of the Good
Dervish, Mystic
Sea, Give, Possessor of the Good, Wealthy
Good Natured, Name of a Persian King
Beloved
Happy
Possess, Rich, Prophet, Give
Rich, River, Possesses a Lot, Wealthy
Fighting with Arrows
Of Happy Heart, Merry, Joyous, Initiation
Son of the Waves, Love, Loving, Loyal
God and Gift
Abraham, Father of Many
In God Grace, Favor, Compassion, Goodness
Star
Goddess
Inspiration, Revelation
Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone
Defender of Mankind
God will Hear
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
Star, Myrtle Leaf
Stern, Love
Star, To Wear a Crown, Crowned, Wreath
Form of Persian Esther, Saved the Jews from Annihilation in Persia, Star, Myrtle Leaf
Star
Star
Myrtle Leaf, Like a Star, Sweet, Stampedding Horses
Star
Rules the Home, Wealthy Guardian, House Owner, Estate
Ruler of the Home, Little, Myrtle Leaf, Star
Ruler of the Home, House Owner, Myrtle Leaf, Star
Turquoise, Gemstone