531 Persian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Persian baby boy names are unique and melodious as they draw inspiration from Persian literature, which is rich and a source of beautiful names for boys and girls. Some names, though derived from the Arabic language, have Persian origin. This is due to the Muslim Arab conquest of Iran, which can be traced back all the way to the seventh century. The Muslim Arab conquest had a permanent impact where thousands of Arabic words have entered the Persian language, including the Arabic alphabet.

Over the years, the influence of the Arabic-Islamic culture grew and it could be apparent in the usage of names. There is an increased use of Arabic names, specifically those related to Arabic heroes, among the Persian community and it continues to this day (1). According to Iranian naming customs, it is uncommon for them to have middle names. Instead, they prefer using two first names, such as a first name followed by an optional first name and a surname (2).

Persian culture, which includes specific naming traditions, has changed with globalization. Persian names are distinctive because they can reflect the family’s background and distinguish between conservative and progressive households. Conservative families may opt for names that have strong religious connotations, while progressive families may choose classic Persian names  (2). Some parents pick traditional names from books like Shahnameh; others prefer modern names inspired by Arabic Christians.

Persian baby boy names can be based on different characters from old Persian literary texts or may be chosen because the child is thought to carry the reputation of a prominent individual. Some common male Persian names include Koorush, Arash, Kamran, Abtin, and Dariush (2). The extensive list of Persian baby boy names in this post will help you decide the best name for your little prince.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Azar		Boy	Scarlet; Fire; Nineth month in Iranian calendar; Help
Baaz		Boy	Falcon
Baddar		Boy	One who's always on time; A punctual man
Badinjan		Boy	Egg Plant
Baghish		Boy	Light rain that affects just a small area.
Bahauallah		Boy	One who is quiet, systematic and has an inventive mind
Bahiri		Boy	Variant of Bahirun; A brilliant, lucid, and renowned person
Bahirun		Boy	A brilliant, lucid, and renowned person
Bahman		Boy	A person who has a content heart and good spirit
Bahnam		Boy	A reputable and honorable person
Bahram		Boy	Name of a Persian king; A character in Shahnameh
Bakeet		Boy	One who uplifts the mankind
Bakhit		Boy	A fortunate and lucky man
Bakhshish		Boy	Divine Blessing; Gift; Donation; To Tip; Present
Bakhtawar		Boy	One who brings good luck; Fortunate; Lucky
Bakhtawer		Boy	One who brings good luck; Fortunate; Lucky
Baksheesh		Boy	A divine blessing
Bakshish		Boy	Divine Blessing; Gift; Donation; To Tip; Present
Baksis		Boy	Divine Blessing; Gift; Donation; To Tip; Present
Baksish		Boy	Divine Blessing; Gift; Donation; To Tip; Present
Baqer		Boy	Man Of Knowledge
Baraz		Boy	Exalted; High
Barbod		Boy	Hero
Bardia		Boy	The Prince
Barid		Boy	Cloud
Barzin		Boy	A character in Shahnameh
Bedel		Boy	A servant or a messenger of people
Behdad		Boy	Excellent Gift; Of Good Birth
Behrooz		Boy	Fortunate; Lucky and compassionate being
Behruz		Boy	Lucky; Prosperous; Success; Good; A variant name of Behrouz
Behzad		Boy	Noble; High Born; Honorable
Bejul		Boy	Jewel worn around the neck
Bejun		Boy	Name of a Persian Boy King
Bihjan		Boy	A person who is a hero
Bijan		Boy	lonely place
Bijann		Boy	He who is considered a hero; A legend among men
Bijon		Boy	Ancient hero in the Persian language; A vairant of name Bijan
Bizhan		Boy	A character in Shahnameh
Borna		Boy	He who is a youthful man
Burzin		Boy	Exalted boy; Praised one
Buwayh		Boy	Ancient Persian ruler
Camran		Unisex	Shining; Radiant
Cas		Boy	Treasure bearer; Imperial; Shield of God; Hollow
Caspar		Boy	A man who guards the treasure
Cem		Boy	A born leader and a ruler
Chadi		Boy	One filled with joy and happiness; a Capricon
Chamali		Boy	The one who serves water
Changaz		Boy	An extremely brave man
Changeez		Boy	Adapted from Chengiz khan
Changez		Boy	Variant of Chengiz Khan
Charlesh		Boy	Chief of the tribe
Chashida		Boy	An experienced man
Chavdar		Boy	Derived from a Persian word meaning leader; Dignitary
Chawish		Boy	Leader of the tribe
Chishti		Boy	A Saint from Ajmer
Cye		Boy	Sun; Majestic; Charming
Daana		Unisex	A knowledgeable person
Dahra		Boy	Rich individual
Dalawar		Boy	One who has heart
Dara		Boy	Wealthy; Possessor of good; Oak; Wise
Darakhshan		Boy	Bright light
Dareh		Boy	A rich person
Darioush		Boy	A healthy King
Daris		Boy	Very important person
Dariush		Boy	Wise King
Dariyan		Unisex	Gifted; Wealthy
Darrius		Boy	A rich, kind, and daring individual
Darwish		Boy	Sufi man
Daryush		Boy	Wise and noble King
Dastagir		Boy	A supporter
Dastan		Boy	Form of oral history; Art of storytelling
Dastgir		Boy	The one who supports and cares; holds hands
Dawar		Boy	Judge of character
Destinee		Unisex	Fate or destiny
Didar		Boy	One who is gifted with the perfect vision or sight
Dil Awar		Boy	One who has a heart; courageous
Dil Dar		Boy	A beloved and courageous human being
Dil Shad		Unisex	A worthy person whose heart is filled with happiness
Dildar		Unisex	A charming and beloved person
Dilshad		Boy	One who has dreamy eyes and a happy heart
Ebi		Boy	Paternal; A variant of name Eby
Eivan		Unisex	Righteous; Fair
Elahi		Unisex	Divine, godly, heavenly
Elham		Boy	A beautiful inspiration
Elmi		Unisex	Noble protector
Elnaz		Unisex	Precious; Beautiful
Emad		Boy	Support; Pillar; Confidence
Erach		Boy	Noble; Name of youngest son of King Farridoon; Belonging to Iran
Eranvej		Boy	Land of Aryans; Home of the Aryans; Iranian Expanse
Erfan		Boy	Wisdom and knowledge
Ervad		Boy	Religious teacher; Spiritual leader
Esfandyar		Boy	A character in Shahnameh
Eskander		Boy	The Persian word for Alexander
Esly		Unisex	Energetic; Creative; Determined
Ethereal		Unisex	divine, celestial, otherworldly
Faireh		Boy	The bringer of happiness
Farbod		Boy	One who protects the glory
Farhad		Boy	A feeling of great happiness
Farhang Good		Boy	One of good-breeding
Fariborz		Boy	One who possesses a big honor and might

Persian literature is a treasure trove for beautiful, distinctive names, and these Persian boy names are proof of it. They exhibit the result of a wondrous amalgamation of two cultures that have stood the test of time. Whether they are based on classic literary characters or religious concepts, they reflect the family’s background. No matter what you are looking for in a name, these traditional choices to contemporary inspirations are bound to dazzle you.

Infographic: Charming Persian Names For Your Little Prince

Persian boy names depict the country's rich cultural past. The names hark back to influential warriors and past legends. Naturally, exploring them is quite an exciting process. Having said that, this culture has many names to choose from. This infographic will make your selection process quick.

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