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Names with meaning.

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

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Strong & bold

Bold sounds, brave meanings

26 names

Persian · Sanskrit

Arya

Noble; honorable

Familiar
Sanskrit · Persian

Aryan

Noble; honorable

Familiar
Persian

Cyrus

Meaning uncertain; from Old Persian Kuruš

Familiar
Persian

Darius

He who holds firm to the good

Familiar
Persian

Arman

Wish; ideal; aspiration

Uncommon
Persian

Kamran

Successful; fortunate

Uncommon
Persian

Taj

Crown

Uncommon
Punjabi · Persian

Zorawar

Strong; powerful

Uncommon
Persian

Alborz

Iranian mountain range; etymology unknown

Rare gem
Persian

Arash

Etymology uncertain; name of a legendary archer

Rare gem
Persian

Ardashir

Whose reign is through truth

Rare gem
Persian

Azadeh

Free; noble-born

Rare gem
Persian

Azar

Fire

Rare gem
Persian

Babak

Little father

Rare gem
Persian

Bahram

Victorious

Rare gem
Persian · Urdu

Dilawar

Brave; courageous

Rare gem
Persian

Kaveh

Meaning unknown; a legendary blacksmith

Rare gem
Turkish · Persian

Mert

Brave; manly

Rare gem
Persian · Sanskrit

Mitra

Friendship; covenant

Rare gem
Persian

Nariman

Heroic-minded

Rare gem
Persian

Rostam

Meaning uncertain; Persian epic hero

Rare gem
Persian

Sohrab

Red water

Rare gem
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