The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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1–48 of 49 names

Persian

Alborz

Iranian mountain range; etymology unknown

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Persian

Arash

Etymology uncertain; name of a legendary archer

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Persian

Ardashir

Whose reign is through truth

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Persian · Kurdish

Azad

Free

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Persian

Babak

Little father

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Persian

Bahman

Good mind; good thought

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Persian

Bahram

Victorious

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Persian

Bardia

Exalted; lofty

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Persian

Behnam

Reputable; of good name

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Persian

Behrouz

Fortunate; blessed with good days

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Persian

Behzad

Well-born; noble

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Turkish · Persian

Can

Soul; life

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Turkish · Persian

Cem

Twin

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Persian

Dariush

He who holds firm to the good

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Persian · Urdu

Dilawar

Brave; courageous

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Persian

Farhad

Earned; gained

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Persian

Farhang

Culture; learning

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Arabic · Persian

Farid

Unique; precious

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Persian

Farrokh

Fortunate; auspicious

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Persian

Farzad

Born of glory

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Persian

Houshang

Possibly good dwelling or good choice

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Persian

Jamshid

Radiant Jam; shining king

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Persian

Javid

Eternal; everlasting

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Persian

Kaveh

Meaning unknown; a legendary blacksmith

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Persian

Keyvan

The planet Saturn

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Persian

Khosrow

Of good fame; renowned

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Sanskrit · Persian

Mani

Jewel; gem

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Persian

Mehran

Derived from Mithra; associated with love and kindness

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Persian

Mehrdad

Gift of Mithra

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Turkish · Persian

Mert

Brave; manly

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Persian

Nariman

Heroic-minded

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Persian

Navid

Good news; glad tidings

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Persian

Omid

Hope

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Persian

Parsa

Devout; pious

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Persian

Peyman

Promise; covenant

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Persian

Ramin

Joyful; happy

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Persian

Roozbeh

Fortunate; of good days

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Persian

Roshan

Bright; full of light

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Persian

Rostam

Meaning uncertain; Persian epic hero

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Persian

Sepehr

Sky; the heavens

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Persian

Siavash

Owner of black stallions

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Persian

Sohrab

Red water

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Persian

Soroush

Obedience; associated with a divine messenger

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