891 Persian Baby Names With Meanings

The traditional Adh to trendy Vardo, every name carries the essence of the Almighty.

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The Persian Empire, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Indus River, is considered one of the most culturally advanced empires. Persian baby names act as the gateway into this empire's complex linguistic and political history. The ancient Persian language was basically an Indo-European language influenced by Italian, Russian, and English, with its own writing system. The Islamic conquests made Arabic the language of Persia. But later, the Islamized Persian rule revived Persian as the literary language. Thus Persian names may have Arabic, ancient Persian, and Turkish sources.

Persian names have unique meanings and are often inspired by characters from old Persian literature. From Arzhang to Afri to Dariush to Farhad, they are known to derive up to fifteen percent of their names from the epic poem Shahnameh written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.

Another unique feature of these names is the lack of a middle name. Traditionally, the names of the Persian speakers residing in Iran consist of a first name and a family name. Parents give the first name to their child at the time of birth or on the sixth day. The family name is inherited from the father or mother. In modern times, Persian names have evolved to include toponymic family names and paternal surnames with suffixes like zadeh or zaden meaning ‘son-of.’ A Persian first or family name can have multiple parts but must be distinguished clearly as a first or last name.

Like several other cultures around the world, women in Persian families are allowed to retain their surnames after marriage. However, should they wish, they are allowed to add their husband’s name to their last name following a hyphen. In addition, Persian names, embodying advanced civilization, elegance, and royalty, have also been gaining extreme importance in the US. With so many beautiful Persian baby names, it could get a bit cumbersome and confusing for parents to select one. To ease your trouble, we have handpicked and curated a comprehensive list of Persian baby names with meanings to help you find all the best names for your child under one roof.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Aafreen	Girl	To praise; To give thanks; To congratulate; It is also an expression of praise and gratitude
Aaliyana	Girl	Noble; Gracious; Beautiful
Aazeen	Unisex	Beauty; Adornment
Abdalbari	Boy	A true follower of Allah
Abdalfattah	Boy	the Servant of the One who Gives Nourishment
Abdalhadi	Boy	the Servant of the Leader
Abdalhakim	Boy	the Servant of the Wise One
Abdalhalim	Boy	the Servant of the Patient One
Abdalhamid	Boy	The one who is the servant of the praiseworthy one
Abdaljabbar	Boy	the Servant of the Comforter

Abdaljabir	Boy	the servant of the one who helps others
Abdaljawwad	Boy	the Servant of the Noble One
Abdalkadir	Boy	the Servant of the Capable
Abdalkarim	Boy	the Servant of the Generous One
Abdallafif	Boy	the one who is a Servant of the Kind One
Abdallah	Boy	the Servant of Allah
Abdalmajid	Boy	the Servant of the Glorious One
Abdalmalik	Boy	The one who is a servant of the king
Abdalmatin	Boy	the Servant of the Strong
Abdalmufi	Boy	the Servant of the Donor

Abdalmuhsin	Boy	the Servant of the Charitable One
Abdalqadir	Boy	The one being a servant of the capable
Abdalrahim	Boy	the Servant of the Compassionate
Abdalrahman	Boy	Being a servant of the merciful
Abdalrashid	Boy	The servant of the well-guided
Abdalrauf	Boy	the servant of sympathetic
Abdalraziq	Boy	Being a servant of the provider
Abdalrazzaq	Boy	the Servant of the helper
Abdalsalam	Boy	the Servant of Peace
Abdalsami	Boy	The one who is the servant of the all-hearing

Abdalwahab	Boy	the Servant of the Giving
Abdelati	Boy	The one being a servant of Allah
Abdelfattah	Boy	The one being servant of the one who treats others with tenderness
Abdelgawwad	Boy	the Servant of the Noble One
Abdelhadi	Boy	the Servant of the supreme Leader
Abdelhakim	Boy	the kind Servant of the Wise One
Abdelhalim	Boy	the Servant of the Patient One
Abdieso	Boy	My servant
Abnus	Unisex	A dark colored wood that do not sink; Ebony
Abreshmina	Girl	A spotted gemstone; A gemstone that has spot

Abru	Girl	An honor or the dignity of a person
Abtin	Boy	One who is of good deeds or with good thoughts
Abufiruz	Boy	The father of a triumphant person
Abzari	Boy	One who sows seeds or spices
Adh	Unisex	One who is from or of someone or something
Adlina	Unisex	Noble and graceful
Adrin	Unisex	Noble; Strong; Leader
Afhak	Girl	Dew
Afri	Girl	Name of a character in Shahnameh, Siamak's daughter-in-law
Afrin	Boy	The one who is worthy to be praised and blessed

Afsaneh	Girl	A story about fairies
Afsar	Boy	A man in charge of an armed group
Afsarara	Girl	A person who is serving a crown
Afshaneh	Girl	Sprinkling or scattering
Aftaab	Boy	The sun
Aftab	Boy	The sun
Aghigh	Girl	Name of a stone; A stone that is precious, treasured, priceless, immeasurable, and rare
Ahoo	Girl	Deer; Gazelle
Ahou	Girl	Deer; Gazelle
Aidin	Unisex	Fire, warrior

Aistan	Boy	Tiger
Ajmal	Boy	Total; More beautiful
Akeela	Unisex	Intelligent and wise
Albazi	Boy	Falcon
Alireza	Unisex	Excellent or noble
Alisher	Boy	Noble and honorable
Allea	Unisex	Noble; Kind
Allysiah	Girl	Distinguished; Kind
Almira	Girl	Princess; Truthful
Amesha	Unisex	Divine, immortal, eternal

Amooz	Boy	Teacher; Instructor
Anaar	Boy	Light and radiance; Glow; Bright; A variant of this name is Anar; Pomegranate
Anar	Unisex	Pomegranate; Radiant
Andya	Boy	Little angel; Pure girl; A variant name of Andia
Anjuman	Boy	Place of gathering; Committee; Council
Anosh	Boy	Eternal; Everlasting; Immortal; Elixir
Anosha	Unisex	Unique and sophisticated
Anoush	Boy	Eternal; Everlasting; Immortal; Never Ending
Anousha	Boy	Sweet; Joy; Fortunate; A variant of name Anoush
Anzor	Boy	Noble

Aref	Boy	Knowing; Knowledgeable; Wise; Intelligent; Sage
Areya	Unisex	Lion of God
Arif	Boy	Knowing; Knowledgeable; Wise; Intelligent; Sage
Ario	Unisex	Noble, warrior, strong
Armani	Girl	Warrior; Army man
Aroosh	Unisex	Blessed; Prosperous
Arosh	Boy	Bright; Shining; Enlightened
Arsam	Boy	Warrior, courageous, strong
Arsha	Unisex	Man; Prayer Ceremony; From the Rishis
Arsham	Boy	Very powerful; Very strong; Name of Dariush's grandfather

Arsheen	Unisex	bright, radiant, or shining
Arsia	Girl	Throne; One who is worthy of a throne; A variant of the name Arshiya
Artin	Boy	Righteous; Pure or Holy; Name of a Median king
Arveen	Unisex	Exalted; noble; radiant
Aryana	Girl	Most holy
Aryasb	Boy	One who possesses an Aryan horse named Kourosh
Aryia	Unisex	Noble; Air
Aryo	Boy	Name of the Iranian hero who fought against Alexander the Great
Arzaan	Unisex	Elegant; Wise; Blessed
Arzhang	Boy	Name of a character in Shahnameh.

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Persian baby names represent the historical, cultural, and traditional Persian practices associated with naming babies. They are a reflection of the region's diverse heritage and ever-evolving identity. The religious and linguistic diversity of the region, along with the emphasis on familial bonds, has shaped the complex naming traditions of Persia. Though Persians continue to navigate the modern world easily, the traditional act of naming remains a deeply cherished practice. In an attempt to preserve the native roots, MomJunction has produced the above list of names that aims to ease the name selection process.

Infographic: Traditional And Pleasant Persian Baby Names

Persian names have their roots in the Persian language, which is a language that has existed for centuries. Therefore, it is not unsurprising to see these names reflect the history and cultural diversity of Persia. The following infographic details a few such elegant Persian names for you to consider for naming your baby.

authentic and pleasing persian baby names (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Persian baby names mean lucky?

Bakhit, a transliteration of Bakheet and Bakhet, and Bakhtawar, derived from the Persian terms bakht and avar, means ‘fortunate’ or ‘lucky’ in Persian. Similarly, Behruz, an alternate transcription of Behrouz, and Parviz, a variant of Parvaiz and Parwiz, are some Persian baby names associated with luck, fortune, and happiness.

2. What Persian baby names mean angel?

Persian offers a variety of baby names that carry the meaning of angel. Fereshteh is a name that directly signifies 'angel.' Another option is Soroosh, which translates to 'messenger angel.' Lastly, we have the name Yazdan, which holds the dual meaning of 'god' or 'divinity' alongside 'angel.' These names beautifully represent the deep cultural heritage of the Persian language and the importance attributed to celestial entities.

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

There are several gender-neutral Persian baby names to consider. Golshan means 'rose garden' and can be used for both boys and girls. Khurshid translates to 'shining sun' and is suitable for both genders. Dana means 'wise' and is a gender-neutral name in Persian and Arabic. These names offer a diverse and inclusive choice for parents seeking gender-neutral options in Persian culture.

4. What are some Persian baby names inspired by nature?

Persian nature-inspired names include Ziba (beauty), Parisa (fairy-like), Soroush (messenger), Darya (ocean), Arash (brilliant arrow), Bahar (spring), and Roya (dream). These names showcase the essence of Persian culture and its deep connection with the natural world.

5. What are some Persian baby names that are easy to pronounce in English?

Sara, meaning princess; Layla, symbolizing night; Darius, denoting good possessor; Rumi, originating from Rome; Amir, signifying prince; and Tara, representing a star, are some Persian baby names with English-friendly pronunciations. These names evoke meaning and cultural richness while remaining easily pronounceable in English.

6. What are some Persian baby names that have a deep spiritual meaning?

Persian names embody profound spirituality. Rumi, the renowned poet and mystic; Zahra, signifying radiance and blossoming; Sufyan, denoting a follower of mysticism; Parisa, resembling a fairy; and Cyrus, symbolizing the sun or throne. These names hold distinct spiritual significance within Persian culture.

7. What are some Persian baby names with historical significance?

Persian baby names of historical importance are Cyrus, honoring Cyrus the Great, Darius, paying homage to Darius the Great, Xerxes, commemorating Xerxes the Great, Farah, meaning "joy," linked to Queen Farah Pahlavi, and Rostam, a revered hero in Persian mythology.

8. What are some Persian baby names that have been popularized in Western culture?

Persian baby names like Aria, Cyrus, Darius, Esme, Layla, Leila, Nasir, and Zara have surged in popularity in the West. They embody Persia's vibrant heritage and are now widely embraced in Western societies, reflecting their cultural richness.

9. What are some Persian baby names that are derived from Arabic or Turkish?

Persian baby names like Zahra (flower), Layla (night), and Amir (prince) originate from Arabic, while Arman (desire), Leyla (night), and Selim (peaceful) have Turkish roots. These names embody the intertwined cultural and historical bonds among Persian, Arabic, and Turkish languages and customs.

10. What are some Persian baby names that are associated with positive traits or virtues?

Persian baby names embody strength, happiness, beauty, and love. Some examples are Bahram (Victorious), Farah (Joy), Parvaneh (Butterfly), Roshan (Bright), Mehr (Affection), and Nazanin (Delicate). These names reflect positive qualities and carry a profound message of optimism.

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