Siamac as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Siamac

What is the meaning of the name Siamac ?

The baby name Siamac is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Persian IPA: /siːjɑːˈmæk/; English approximation: SEE-YAH-mak.

Siamac is Persian in Origin.

Siamac is the Latinized form of Persian Siyāmak (سیامک), a male given name from New Persian. Most scholars parse it from siyāh “black, dark” + the affectionate/diminutive suffix -mak, yielding the sense “black-haired” or “dark-complexioned,” though the exact etymology is debated. The name appears prominently in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, cementing its cultural resonance across Persianate societies.

In the epic, Siyāmak is the valiant son of the primordial king Keyumars, slain by a div (demon); his son Hushang avenges him, making Siyāmak a symbol of youthful nobility and tragic bravery. Usage has persisted in Iran and the diaspora, with revivals in the 20th century alongside renewed interest in classical literature. Variants include Siamak (most common), Siyamak, Siyâmak, Sīyāmak, and the Anglicized Siamac; Sia is an affectionate nickname.

⚙ Siamac is rarely chosen. We have only 8 recorded uses of it on record, from 1 country.