The baby name Panah is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAH-nah (English approximation); Persian: pa-NAH [pæˈnɒː].
Panah is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Panah is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAH-nah (English approximation); Persian: pa-NAH [pæˈnɒː].
Panah is Persian in Origin.
Panah (Persian پناه, romanized Panāh/Panâh) means “refuge, shelter, protection,” a word of deep devotional and poetic resonance across the Persianate world. It evokes sanctuary and reliance on divine care, appearing in classical verse and in expressions like panâh‑e Khodâ (“God’s refuge”). As a given name, it carries the sense of offering or seeking protection.
The name is attested from early‑modern Iran and the Caucasus, especially in Azerbaijani usage: Panah Ali Khan (c. 1693–1759), founder of the Karabakh Khanate, is a notable bearer, and several Qajar‑era commanders were styled Panah Khan. Today it remains in use in Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan; primarily masculine, it may be adopted unisex in contemporary Persian. Variants and spellings include Panāh, Panâh, Pənah (Azerbaijani), Panoh (Tajik), and Panaah (Urdu/Hindi). Related surnames include Panahi and Panahov/Panahova.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panah | Panahi | Jafar Panahi | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | #43 | 1 | 706 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #129 | 3 | 1,400 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #272 | 3 | 3,535 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #521 | 10 | 8,334 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #542 | 11 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,067 | 45 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Panah is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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