The baby name Arastu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-RAS-too (IPA: /ɑːˈræs.tuː/).
Arastu is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Arastu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-RAS-too (IPA: /ɑːˈræs.tuː/).
Arastu is Greek in Origin.
Arastu is the Persian and Urdu form of the Greek Aristoteles (Aristotle). It entered Persian via Arabic and Middle Persian during the transmission of Greek learning into the Islamic world. From aristos “best” + telos “end, aim, fulfillment,” the name conveys senses such as “best purpose” or “perfect completion,” and by association suggests wisdom and intellectual excellence.
The form Arastu (also Arastoo; Persian ارسطو) appears in Persian literature and scholarly texts from the medieval period and became a masculine given name in Iran, Afghanistan, and the Urdu-speaking subcontinent. Contemporary use is uncommon but recognizable, often chosen for its scholarly aura. Variants include Arastoo/Arastu in Persian transliteration and the Greek Aristotelis; related is English Aristotle.
Arastu is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 22 times, across 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #560 | 6 | 10,162 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Arastu is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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