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The Most Common Persian Muslim Boy Names with Meaning

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Most Common Persian Muslim Boy Names with Meaning

Are you interested in learning the most common Persian boy names Iranians choose for their babies? You should know that naming babies in Iran depends on the traditional and religious background of one’s family. On the other hand, many families choose names representing their Iranian heritage. In the course of the following article, besides learning some of the most interesting names, you will also learn about the tendencies behind name choosing. Let’s begin!

 

Naming Boys in Iran

Naming a child is one of the most important responsibilities of parents as it stays with the child for the longest time. You want to avoid names with bad or disrespectful meanings and connotations. Most Iranian boys, especially the younger generations, have the nicest names with remarkable meanings. Families with religious backgrounds tend to choose names that have Islamic connotations. Other families prefer names that have Persian stems and meaning. In this article, you will read about both categories and learn the most common boy names among Iranians, religious or otherwise. Continue reading to find out more!

Naming Boys in Iran

 

What are the most common Persian boy names

Whether you want to pick a name for a beloved member of your family or are generally interested in learning about Iranian culture, you should know the importance of choosing good names for babies.

As you know, Islam is the established and primary religion of Iran. As a result, it is only natural for religious families to pick names more relevant to religious figures and backgrounds. The most famous name is “Mohammad,” the prophet’s name.

Here’s a list of the most common Persian Muslim boy names:

Name Persian Meaning
1 Amin امین Trustworthy, one of the nicknames of the prophet Mohammad
2 Akbar اکبر The Greatest
3 Abolfazl ابوالفضل The father of goodness, the name of the son of Ali ibn Abi Taleb
4 Ali علی Dignified, the name of the First Imam in Shia Islam
5 Bagher باقر A free-spirited person who always looks for change, the name of the fifth Imam in Shiah Islam
6 Danial دانیال The Persian name for Daniel
7 Davood داوود The Persian name for David
8 Ebrahim ابراهیم The Persian name for Abraham
9 Ehsan احسان Goodness, kindness
10 Hadi  هادی The Guide, the name of the tenth Imam in Shiah Islam
11 Hasan حسن Goodness, pleasant, the name of the second Imam in Shiah Islam
12 Hamid خمید Praiseworthy, one of the nicknames for Allah
13 Hamed حامد Grateful
14 Hussein حسین Goodness, The name of the third Imam in Shia Islam
15 Javad جواد Generous, one of the nicknames for Allah
16 Kazem کاظم Someone who controls one’s anger, the name of the seventh Imam in Shiah Islam
17 Mahdi مهدی Guided, the name of the 12th Imam in Shia
18 Mohammad محمد Praiseworthy, The name of the Prophet in Islam
19 Mohsen محسن The benefactor, one of the nicknames for Sllsh
20 Majid مجید Dear, well-respected, one of the nicknames for Allah
21 Mojtaba مجتبی The chosen one, a nickname for Hassan ibn Ali, the second Imam in Shiah Islam
22 Naghi نقی Pure, the name of the ninth Imam in Shiah Islam
23 Reza  رضا Happy, Satisfied, the name of the eighth Imam in Shia Islam
24 Saber صابر Patient, one of the nicknames for Allah
25 Sadegh صادق Honest, the name of the sixth Imam in Shiah Islam
26 Sobhan سبحان Pure, one of the nicknames for Allah
27 Sajad سجاد Someone who prays a lot, the name of the fourth Imam in Shiah Islam
28 Taghi تقی Virtuous 
29 Vahid وحید The only one, one of the nicknames for Allah
30 Yousef یوسف The Persian name for Joseph

 

Other families, regardless of religious or non-religious backgrounds, prefer boy names with Persian meanings. Some of these names are taken from Mythology and literature, and some are only common in certain regions and tribes. Nevertheless, these names withhold beautiful meanings that are suitable for a cute boy baby!

Here’s a list of the most common Persian boy names:

Name Persian Meaning
1 Abtin آبتین The son of one of Persian Kings
2 Artin آرتین The name of one of Persian Kings
3 Arash آرش A brave character from Shahnameh
4 Arman آرمان Desire, aspiration
5 Armin آرمین Peace
6 Aria آریا Authentic and free
7 Azad آزاد Free
8 Ardalan اردلان A sacred place, purity, goodness
9 Asha آشا Goodness, honesty
10 Ashkan اشکان The name of a great founder in Persian history
11 Afshin افشین The name of a brave man in Persian history
12 Omid امید Hope
13 Babak بابک The name of a prince in Persian history
14 Bardia بردیا The name of the youngest son of the Great Cyrus
15 Borzoo برزو Praised, the name of Sohrab’s son from Shahnameh
16 Bahram  بهرام The victor
17 Behrouz بهروز Prosperous and happy times
18 Behzad بهزاد Noble 
19 Bahman بهمن Well-behaved, well-mannered
20 Behnam بهنام A person who has the best reputation
21 Bijan بیژن Brave, a historical name
22 Parsa پارسا Pious
23 Pedram پدرام Felicitation 
24 Parham پرهام The angel of goodness
25 Parviz پرویز The undefeated 
26 Pouria  پوریا The name of a brave man in Persian folklore
27 Peyman پیمان Alliance 
28 Dara دارا The name of historical figure
29 Dariush داریوش The Persian version of the name of the Persian king Darius
30 Sasan ساسان The name of historical figure and a great king
31 Sam سام The name of a historical figure, and a character from Shahnameh
32 Sepand سپند Sacred 
33 Sepehr سپهر Sky
34 Sohrab سهراب The name of Rostam’s son in Shahnameh
35 Siamak  سیامک The name of a character in Shahnameh
36 Siavash سیاوش The name of a character in Shahnameh
37 Sirus سیروس An adaptation of the name Cyrus
38 Sina سینا The name of a historical figure
39 Faraz فراز Above, high
40 Faramarz فرامرز The name of a character in Shahnameh
41 Fardin فردین The protector of goodness
42 Farzad فرزاد Praised, born in the noblities
43 Farzin فرزین The brightest
44 Farshad فرشاد Happy and prosperous
45 Farshid فرشید The brightest
46 Farhad فرهاد Follower of law and goodness, the name of a character in Shahnameh
47 Fariborz فریبرز The name of a character in Shahnameh
48 Freydoon فریدون The name of great historical figure
49 Karen کارن Brave, the name of a character in Shahanameh
50 Kambiz کامبیز The name of the son of the Great Cyrus
51 Kamran  کامران Dominant, the most important
52 Kaveh کاوه The name of a character in Shahnameh
53 Kourosh کوروش The name of the Great Persian King, Cyrus
54 Kia کیا King
55 Kiarash کیارش The name of a character in Shahnameh 
56 Kian کیان Kings
57 Keyhan کیهان The world, universe
58 Maziar مازیار The owner of the mountains, the name of a historical figure
59 Makan ماکان Brave, the name of a historical figure
60 Mani مانی Unique, the name of a historical figure
61 Mahan ماهان Bright and beautiful, the name of a character in Shahnameh
62 Mehrab مهراب ‌Bright as the son, the name of a character in Shahnameh
63 Mehrzad مهرزاد Born from kindness
64 Mahyar مهیار Moon’s friend and companion, the name of a character in Shahnameh
65 Nariman نریمان Brave, the name of a character in Shahnameh
66 Nakisa نکیسا The name of famous musician in Persian history
67 Nima نیما Half moon, well-renowned, the nickname of one of the greatest Persian poets
68 Hormoz هرمز A historical name
69 Houshang هوشنگ Wise, the name of historical figure
70 Houman هومن Well-mannered

 

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