133 Parsi Baby Names With Profound Meanings

Unwrap the tradition with a legacy of Persian names woven with culture and myth.

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If you're expecting a baby and looking for a unique name with cultural significance, Parsi baby names might be just what you need. Parsis, the Iranian Zoroastrian's descendants, are the micro-minority community in India. They originally came from the Iranian region of Pars and fled religious persecution to settle in India. Due to centuries of separation, present-day Parsis and Iranian Zoroastrians may speak different languages, follow distinct religious calendars, and observe different ritual practices (1). Nevertheless, these peace-loving people mainly select Persian names for first names, such as Godrej, Tata, and Sorab, mainly to preserve their identity. While most Indian surnames reflect the lineage or caste, Parsi surnames reflect their business or occupation, with some surnames ending with ‘wala.’ This is primarily due to the influence of the British. But it wasn’t always the same. Until the middle of British rule, Parsis followed the patronymic system for naming their children, in which the first name would be the chosen name and the second name would be the father’s name. In the 19th century, the Parsis adopted the European system of surnames, in which the family name would be handed down through the generations. This doesn’t mean the middle names or patronymic names aren’t in use. They are still in use, especially amongst traditional Parsi families. Parsi parents take great care in selecting meaningful names for their babies that reflect the community's heritage and spiritual values. For example, 'Porgav' signifies a boy with abundant cattle, representing wealth and prosperity. Likewise, the name 'Kerbanu' connotes a girl with remarkable strength and happiness within. Similarly, 'Sheherbaraz' conveys a sense of elevated status, indicating a person of high standing within the community. These names are just a few examples of how Parsi culture emphasizes the significance of names and their meanings. Below is our straightforward and comprehensive list of Parsi baby names with meaning in an easy-to-navigate format.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Arash	Boy	A bright, truthful boy
Farshad	Boy	A soul of the Mercury's sphere
Zer	Girl	Gold
Danira	Unisex	Energetic; Talented; Graceful
Jinnah	Unisex	Leader or founder
Shanaz	Unisex	Princess, elegant, graceful
Abanhir	Girl	Possessing the essence of Aban
Chamani	Girl	The one who walks gracefully
Farrokh	Boy	A happy and fortunate man
Farud	Boy	One who is descending

Ferdows	Boy	He is like a paradise
Freny	Girl	A person who is loved by all; Zaratushtra's daughter
Hoshedar	Boy	One who will be a savior in the future
Kiumars	Boy	First king of the Pishdadi dynasty
Shapur	Boy	He who is the son of a king; A prince
Aardburzin	Boy	Fire of exaltation; It's also the name of the son of the hero Framroz
Abadun	Boy	The one who is subordinated as a servant; A slave to God
Abarja	Boy	Something that is extremely strenuous
Abtum	Boy	The creator of plentiful waters
Adarbad	Boy	Protector of fire

Adarfiroz	Boy	Fire of victory in Zoroastrian religion
Adarfra	Boy	The fire of glory in Zoroastrian religion
Adargushnasp	Boy	Fire dedicated to a war stallion; An emblem of military strength
Adarhoshang	Boy	The fire of knowledge and intelligence
Adarmard	Boy	A man with extreme power
Adarvan	Boy	The protector of fire
Adorbad	Boy	A form of the religious writings of the Zarathushti religion.
Advi	Boy	The one who needs no protection; Self-sufficient
Aflatun	Boy	A person who is mighty and powerful
Ahumstut	Boy	The one who prays the Ahu(nvar), which is Yatha Ahu Vairyo

Ahun	Boy	Of God; Pertaining to God
Anoshiruvan	Boy	One having an immortal soul
Aoshnar	Boy	A man of intellect; A variant of this name is Aoshanara
Arasti	Boy	Adorned
Arawaostra	Boy	One who possesses a white stallion
Ardafravash	Boy	The name of the holy spirit guardian in Zoroastrian religion
Ardakhoreh	Boy	A boy with holy and divine luster
Ardaviraf	Boy	The holy resplendent hero
Ardvan	Boy	The protector of holiness
Ardwahisht	Boy	Best holiness; One of the seven archangels

Arshama	Boy	A man with the might of a hero
Artavardiya	Boy	The doer of justice; One of the generals of Darius
Aspandad	Boy	Earth; Bountiful humility; The name of an angel
Atbin	Boy	Of water; Father of king Faridoon
Bahramchobin	Boy	One having a victorious club; The name of a celebrated Iranian general
Bakhtafrit	Boy	A man blessed with plentiful fortune
Chakhravat	Boy	The one possessing a chariot.
Chubin	Boy	One having a wooden club; Bat or mace; Nickname of the famous General Bahram of King Khusru Parvez who had a wooden club
Dadafarin	Boy	The one created by justice
Dadbandad	Boy	One who always conforms to the rules and regulations

Dadburzin	Boy	One who has been exalted by the law
Darazdast	Boy	Long handed
Dravasp	Boy	One who owns healthy horses; It's the name of an angel to whom Yasht IX is dedicated
Erezwa	Boy	One who is holy and righteous
Fardad	Boy	A man endowed with splendor
Faredun	Boy	Thrice strong
Farnbag	Boy	God's glory; The first sacred fire of Sassanian Iran
Gaodhasti	Boy	One who maintains animals
Gashtaham	Boy	Very strong; Name of King Naodar's valiant son
Gelshah	Boy	King of the Earth; Variant of Gayomard

Govad	Boy	The name of an angel presiding over wind; The name of the 22nd day of each month
Habub	Boy	One having good animals or cows; The family name of Jamasp
Hakhamanish	Boy	One with a friendly mind; The name of the fifth ancestor of Darius the Great
Isatvastra	Boy	The name of the eldest son of Zarathushtra; Voluntary agriculturist
Izadyar	Boy	A friend of God
Jahanabad	Boy	One who makes the world happy and prosper
Kayomars	Boy	Mortal life; Another form of Gayomard
Mahraspand	Boy	Holy word; The name of an angel; Name of the 29th day of the month
Narimanzadeh	Boy	Born of the Nariman family
Orvadasp	Boy	The one with swift horses

Porgav	Boy	The one having abundant cattle
Rointan	Boy	One having a body of brass
Sheherbaraz	Boy	The exalted person of the realm
Ardvisura	Girl	Brilliant waters
Aredetfredhi	Girl	The one having a righteous father or the mother of a future savior
Arenavachi	Girl	One who always speaks the truth
Armaiti	Girl	A woman filled with humility, piety and devotion; An archangel.
Armindokht	Girl	Daughter of garden; Eden's dweller
Artdokht	Girl	A righteous and obeying daughter
Aryenish	Girl	A girl belonging to a noble lineage

Bahmanbanu	Girl	A lady with a good mind and intellect
Banugushnasp	Girl	A woman who possesses a male horse.
Bostan	Girl	A place filled with fragrance; Garden; The name of a book by Sheikh Saadi
Dadhush	Girl	Someone who is born intelligent
Delafruz	Girl	A woman who is capable of kindling the heart
Delbahar	Girl	The heart of the spring season
Dinaz	Girl	A religious song or music
Dinbanu	Girl	A woman who is extremely attached to her faith
Farnaza	Girl	One who is learned and intelligent
Ferangiz	Girl	One with dazzling glory

Goharafrid	Girl	One created meticulously by nature
Gordafrid	Girl	A person created as a hero
Gordieh	Girl	The strong and mighty woman warrior
Gulandam	Girl	Having the form like a flower; Slender and delicate
Gulchehr	Girl	A woman having a countenance like a rose
Hormazbanu	Girl	A lady bearing the name of the Almighty.
Hufriya	Girl	A woman having much love in her heart
Hutosh	Girl	Well-formed
Iranbanu	Girl	The lady of Iran
Kerbanu	Girl	A girl with tremendous strength, power, and happiness in her heart

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Parsi baby names are a beautiful way to honor the rich culture and traditions of the Parsi community. With our list of names and their meanings given, parents can choose a name that sounds lovely and has a significant and positive connotation. Parsi culture has something to offer whether you're looking for a traditional or modern name. We hope you find a name to make your little one proud of their heritage.

Infographic: Powerful Parsi Baby Names With Meanings

Parsi baby names are rich in significance and also pay homage to their vibrant culture and history. The infographic below presents Parsi baby names and their meanings, giving readers a fascinating glimpse into this ancient tradition. You may also bestow your child with a name that resonates with you.

pleasing parsi baby names for your precious little one (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Persian and Parsi different?

Parsis are essentially Persian Zoroastrians who migrated from Persia (Modern day-Iran) to India, specifically Gujarat, from Iran to avoid persecution by the Muslims (2).

2. What is the significance of Parsi baby names?

Parsis are an ethnoreligious group in India that follow the Zoroastrianism faith. Parsi baby names take inspiration from their religion. Many Parsi names are related or directly connected to their faith, like Adarfra, which means ‘fire of glory’ in Zoroastrianism, Adorbad, which is a form of Zoroastrian religious writings, and Ardafravash, denoting ‘holy guardian spirit.’

3. What are some gender-neutral Parsi baby names?

Elham meaning ‘inspiration,’ Khurshid or Khorshid, which means ‘shining sun,’ and Mehr, which means ‘love,’ ‘friendship,’ and ‘kindness,’ are some gender-neutral Parsi names.

References

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Parsi; The Pluralism Project.
https://pluralism.org/parsi
Parsi Ceremonies & Rituals.
https://zagny.org/parsi-ceremonies-rituals/

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