Roudabeh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Roudabeh

What is the meaning of the name Roudabeh ?

The baby name Roudabeh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ruːˈdɑːbe/ (roo-DAH-beh).

Roudabeh is Persian in Origin.

Roudabeh is a Persian feminine given name rooted in classical literature. In New Persian رودابه (Rudābeh), it is commonly analyzed from rûd “river” + âb “water” + the feminine -eh, yielding meanings such as “river-water,” “of the river,” or metaphorically “life-giving.”

The name is best known from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (10th–11th century), where Rudabeh, princess of Kabul, weds the white‑haired hero Zāl and becomes the mother of Rostam; her celebrated tower scene and night‑black hair made the name an emblem of devotion and courage. While relatively uncommon, it remains in use in Iran and across the Persianate world (Afghanistan, Tajikistan), with modern revivals inspired by classical literature. Variant transliterations include Rudabeh, Roudabeh, Rodabeh, Rudaba, and Rudāba (Arabicized). Usage appears in medieval miniatures and later retellings, helping keep the name culturally resonant. The tale’s endurance in poetry, theater, and film has sustained the name’s recognition.

⚙ Roudabeh is far from common. We count 9 recorded uses of it across 2 countries.