The baby name Rostem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒstəm/ (ROS-tem).
Rostem is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Rostem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒstəm/ (ROS-tem).
Rostem is Persian in Origin.
Rostem is a masculine given name of Persian origin, best known from the legendary hero of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. Scholars often relate it to Old Iranian elements for growth and strength (Avestan raodha “growth” + stāma/staman “strength”), yielding the sense “tall, robust, mighty.” Through its epic associations, the name also conveys bravery, loyalty, and extraordinary prowess across Persianate cultures.
In historical usage, Rostem/Rostam has been popular in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, and spread into the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Central Asia through literary prestige and court influence. Spelling varies by language and script: Rostam (standard Persian), Rustam (Russian and many Central Asian contexts), Rostom (Georgian and Armenian), Rüstəm (Azerbaijani), Rüstem (Turkish), and Rustem (Bosnian). The form Rostem appears as a Latinized transliteration in Kurdish and some diaspora communities. Diminutives are rare; the name is typically used in full for its heroic resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #693 | 5 | 13,071 |
| TN | 0 | #766 | 64 | 13,765 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,141 | 36 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,199 | 13 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rostem is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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