The baby name Anoshiravan is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ɑːnuːˈʃiːrɑːvən/ (ah-noo-SHEE-rah-vahn).
Anoshiravan is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Anoshiravan is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ɑːnuːˈʃiːrɑːvən/ (ah-noo-SHEE-rah-vahn).
Anoshiravan is Persian in Origin.
Anoshiravan is a Persian male name from Middle Persian anōšag-ruwān, literally “immortal soul,” formed from anōšag/anūš (immortal, undying) + ruwān (soul, spirit). In New Persian it appears as Anūshiravān/Anūšīrvān; the English-friendly spelling Anoshiravan reflects the same sounds. The name conveys ideas of imperishability and spiritual vitality.
It is best known as the honorific of Khosrow I (6th century), the Sasanian king celebrated in Persian literature and lore as “Anushirvan the Just,” notably in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, which helped cement the name across the Persianate world. Modern variants include Anushirvan, Anushiravan, Anushervan; shortened Parsi/South Asian forms Noshirvan, Nosherwan, Nausherwan, and Nowsherwan are common, with diminutives Noshir/Nosher. Usage persists among Iranian, Afghan, Tajik, and Parsi communities, where the name evokes wisdom, fairness, and good governance.
Anoshiravan is vanishingly rare. We count just 4 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Boys | 0 | #562 | 4 | 10,162 |
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