Persian

Katayoun

Pronounced ka-taa-YOONShare

Meaning: Meaning unknown; a Shahnameh queen

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Katayoun is the wife of Goshtasb in the Shahnameh. The literary identity is established, while the name’s literal meaning remains unknown.

Spellings & variants

  • Katayun

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Katayoun comes from Persian.

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