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Persian names - Baby names with the origin Persian

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Alamgir Conqueror of the world Persian Boy
Alfarin Unclear - depending on origin it may mean 'little potter' (Spanish), a compound with 'elf' (Germanic), or be related to 'praiseworthy'/'glorious' (Persian/Arabic). English, Germanic, Norse, Persian Boy
Ali-Dad From Arabic 'Ali' (exalted) + Persian 'dād' (justice/given): 'Ali's justice' or 'gift of Ali'. Persian Boy
Alimoh Exalted and praiseworthy (from 'Ali' meaning exalted/noble, combined with 'Moh' from Muhammad meaning praiseworthy) Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
Alimurtaza Combination of 'Ali' (exalted, noble) and 'Murtaza' (the chosen/approved) - 'exalted and chosen'. Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
Alinaghi Derived from Ali (exalted) + Naqi (pure) - 'exalted and pure' (literally 'Ali the Pure'). Persian Boy
Alingah No established meaning. May be a variant of names like Alina/Alena (often interpreted as 'bright' or 'beautiful') or echo elements of Arabic 'Ali' ('exalted'); meaning is uncertain Persian Girl
Altayr “the bird” or “the flyer”; also the traditional name of the star Altair (Alpha Aquilae) Arabic, Persian, Turkish Boy
Amadiyeh From Amadiya / of Amadiya (denotes origin from the town) Arabic, Persian Girl
Ambarlie Derived from 'amber' (the fossil resin); interpreted as 'little amber' or 'amber meadow' English, Persian Girl
Ameel Worker, doer; in some usages associated with hope or aspiration Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
Ameneh Trustworthy, safe, faithful; honest and secure. Persian Girl
Ameretat Immortality; long life; guardian spirit of plant life (one of the Amesha Spentas) Persian Girl
Aminollah Trustworthy of God / trusted by God Arabic, Persian Boy
Amir Timur Combines Arabic 'Amir' (commander/prince) and Turkic 'Timur' (iron) - 'iron commander' or 'iron prince'. Arabic, Persian Boy
Amirreza Compound of 'Amir' (commander/prince) and 'Reza' (contentment/approval; name of the 8th Shia Imam) - roughly 'prince/leader who is content or approved'. Persian Boy
Amitis Possibly "immortal" or "unfading" (exact meaning uncertain) Iranian, Persian Girl
Andalib Nightingale (poetic bird associated with love and poetry) Persian Boy
Andari No single established meaning; locally-derived or modern name with possible interpretations tied to roots meaning 'inner/within' or as a variation of names like Andrea/Andrei Persian Unisex
Andisheh Thought; idea; reflection Persian Girl
Anjuman Assembly; gathering; society; association Persian Girl
Anoosheh Immortal; eternal Persian Girl
Anooshiravan Immortal soul / possessor of the immortal soul Persian Boy
Anooshirwan 'Immortal soul' or 'possessing an immortal/eternal soul' Persian Boy
Anoshiravan Immortal soul Persian Boy
Anoshirwan Possessor of an immortal/ever-living soul ("immortal soul") Persian Boy
Anous Sweet; in Persian also associated with 'immortal' or 'eternal'. Armenian, Persian Girl
Anoushe Immortal, eternal; also conveys 'sweet' or 'pleasant' in related forms Persian Girl
Anoushehr Eternal, immortal Persian Boy
Anoushey Eternal, immortal Persian Girl
Anoushie Sweet; (from Middle Persian anōš, sometimes rendered 'immortal') Armenian, Persian Girl
Anoushiravan Immortal soul; 'of the immortal soul' Persian Boy
Anoushirvan Immortal soul; 'possessor of an immortal soul' Persian Boy
Anoushirwan Possessor of an immortal/eternal soul ("immortal soul") Persian Boy
Anoushkaa Sweet; beloved; a diminutive form often associated with 'grace' or 'sweet one' Armenian, Hindi, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl
Antishah Unclear; likely a compound of 'Anit/Anti' + Persian 'Shah' (king) - roughly 'of/related to a king' Persian Boy
Anus Uncertain - most likely derived from Arabic 'Anas' meaning 'friendly, sociable'; alternatively linked to Armenian/Persian 'Anoush/Anush' meaning 'sweet/pleasant', or to the Sanskrit root 'Anu' meaning 'small' or 'following'. Arabic, Armenian, Indian, Persian, Sanskrit Boy
Anushe Immortal, eternal (also 'sweet' in some usages) Persian Girl
Anusheh Immortal; eternal (occasionally rendered as 'sweet' in related forms) Persian Girl
Anushiravan Immortal soul; 'possessing an immortal soul' Persian Boy
Anushirwan Immortal soul (literally 'possessor of the immortal soul') Persian Boy
Anwari Luminous, radiant; 'of/related to Anwar' (light) Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
Aptin Brave; protector Persian Boy
Ar Varies by origin; broadly a short form or name-element often associated with concepts like 'man', 'noble/leader', or linked to sunlight/heroic name-elements in Armenian contexts Armenian, English, Norse, Persian, Scandinavian Boy
Arashia Feminine form of Arash - associated with brightness, heroism and the legendary swift archer; often interpreted as 'bright' or 'shining'. Persian Girl
Arastoo From Aristotle, meaning "best purpose" or "excellent aim" Persian Boy
Ardashir Righteous ruler Persian Boy
Ardavan Protector or holder of truth and righteousness Persian Boy
Ardawan From Avestan/Old Persian arta ('truth, righteousness') + -vān ('possessor'): 'possessor of truth' / 'righteous protector'. Persian Boy
Ardeshir Righteous ruler / 'rule of truth' Persian Boy

Persian name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Persian-origin name in our dataset.

2,285
Names in this origin
31
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
69,202
Peak year 2016