Khusrav as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khusrav

What is the meaning of the name Khusrav ?

The baby name Khusrav is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈxus.rɑv/ (approx. KHOOS-rahv or KHUS-raw; 'kh' = voiceless velar fricative as in German 'Bach' or Arabic 'خ').

Khusrav is Persian in Origin.

Khusrav is a Persian masculine name rooted in Avestan hu- “good” + sravah “fame, renown,” passing through Middle Persian xusrō/xusraw. Its core meaning is “of good fame” or “renowned for goodness,” often rendered “glorious.” Though sometimes loosely interpreted as “king,” the historical etymology emphasizes reputation and acclaim rather than rulership.

The name belonged to eminent Sasanian rulers - Khosrow I Anushirvan and Khosrow II Parviz - and resonates through Persian literature, notably Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh and Nizami’s Khosrow and Shirin. Variant forms include Khusrau, Khusraw, Khusro, Khosrow/Khosro (Persian), Khosrov (Armenian), Xusraw (Kurdish), and Хусрав (Tajik), with Greek/Latin Chosroes. In South Asia, Khusrau is familiar via the celebrated poet-musician Amir Khusrau. Today, Khusrav and its variants remain in use across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, the Caucasus, and diaspora communities, conveying heritage, culture, and distinguished repute.