Meaning: Meaning uncertain; Persian epic hero
The story
Rostam is the great warrior of the Shahnameh. Strength fits his literary identity, but the full name’s origin is uncertain; a proposed compound involving river and strong remains tentative.
Nicknames
- Ross
- Rosti
Spellings & variants
- Rustam
- Rustem
- Rostom
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Rostam comes from Persian.
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