Iran Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Iran Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 211 Iran baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Iran Girl Names
  2. Iran Boy Names
  3. Iran Unisex Names

Iran names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Iran names

  • Iran names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Iran Girl Names

76 girl names of Iran origin — showing top 76

1
Aynaz
Beautiful eyes
2
Abrish
noble
3
Anaee
a form of the Persian name 'Anahita', which signifies 'immaculate' or 'pure'.
4
Anousha
light
5
Avesta
Avestan
6
Anahis
Beautiful
7
Ashgan
Persian
8
Afsaneh
Fairy tale, fable
9
Azadeh
Free-spirited, liberated
10
Donya
A woman of noble birth
11
Darii
wealthy
12
Dayani
Persian
13
Elnaz
Persian
14
Elaheh
Divine, goddess-like
15
Fari
The protector, guardian.
16
Fatemeh
One who abstains
17
Gul
Persian
18
Golnaz
Persian
19
Halleh
a name of happiness and delight
20
Hedieh
Gift, present
21
Jamileh
beautiful, graceful
22
Keemya
Persian
23
Leilaann
night
24
Manijah
Persian
25
Maysam
Persian
26
Mahrosh
nightingale
27
Marjaan
Persian
28
Mehr
sun, kindness, affection
29
Masooma
innocent
30
Meher
Persian
31
Nayeri
Giving light or bright
32
Nasrin
wildflower
33
Nimo
a symbol of love and connecting hearts
34
Nazaneen
Delicate
35
Narges
Daffodil
36
Narjes
Narcissus flower
37
niyat
intention, will
38
Negeen
A beloved name with deep roots
39
Nazanin
Sweetheart
40
Nariman
the one that has a beautiful face or nature
41
Noshin
Sweet-smelling
42
Persia
Persian
43
Pegah
Dawn, sunrise
44
Pari
fairy
45
Romyna
The one who is pleasing
46
Ruman
a type of fragrant flower
47
Rukhsana
bright
48
Rahmani
of Rahman, merciful
49
Roshana
Bright, radiant
50
Sepideh
dawn, early morning light
51
Shaiyan
gift of God
52
Sheida
a woman who is a changeling
53
Siari
moonlight
54
Sheyda
Enthralled; captivated
55
Soha
star
56
Scheherazade
Persian
57
Shahrzad
born of the city; city born
58
Sohaila
the dawn
59
Sakena
The one who brings happiness
60
Sadi
pure
61
Sahar
dawn
62
Shadan
Persian
63
Sanaz
Persian
64
Shaghayegh
Anemone flower
65
Sharareh
Sapphire
66
Sayeh
shadow
67
Sorraya
princess
68
Setayesh
Persian
69
Tahirih
Persian
70
Tamana
means 'desire' or 'wish'.
71
Tarana
Persian
72
Tabassum
smile
73
Tabasom
Flowering, blossom
74
Yasna
Persian
75
Zamina
golden
76
Zohe
light, brightness

Iran Boy Names

132 boy names of Iran origin — showing top 120

1
Arsalan
Persian
2
Ashkan
Brave; ingenious
3
Ashkon
Persian
4
Arshaan
noble
5
Alborz
the mountain
6
Arash
A heroic archer in Iranian mythology.
7
Aref
عارف
8
Abtin
The name symbolizes 'the one who is forthright and brave.'
9
Ayatollah
Sign of God
10
Avin
a river or a stream
11
Alireza
noble and good
12
Aliakbar
great Ali
13
Arshon
Persian
14
Behrang
Persian
15
Barsam
Son of a beater or a hammer
16
Babak
young man or prince
17
Bahran
Brave
18
Behnam
a good name, a proper name
19
Behrett
One who is brave or bold
20
Bardia
بردیا
21
Cashmir
Land of the Kashmiri people
22
Dilam
A precious or beloved one
23
Dinari
One who is so wealthy that he can give greatly to others.
24
Danesh
Knowledge
25
Erfan
Knowledge, wisdom
26
Ehvan
Revelation
27
Farshad
Brilliant, bright
28
Farbod
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
29
Farzin
wise; clever
30
Farzad
happy, cheerful
31
Fardi
brave
32
Fayaz
Persian
33
Farhad
Happy, rejoicing
34
Farzan
فرزان
35
Fardin
Of great heart or spirit
36
Feroz
Victorious
37
Hafez
guardian
38
Hurman
a good man, a kind person
39
Hossein
handsome, good-looking
40
Idean
Persian
41
Javad
Persian
42
Javed
Eternal, everlasting
43
Koorosh
Persian
44
Keivan
king's son
45
Kiaeem
a name associated with a strong figure or a leader
46
Kian
king
47
Kamdin
brave, courageous
48
Kyvan
King
49
Kamran
prosperous
50
Kiwan
king, ruler
51
Khayyam
Tent maker
52
Kayhan
Persian
53
Koosha
A name that signifies integrity and respect
54
Kaivan
Persian
55
Kourosh
Persian
56
Kahmar
A beloved name with deep roots
57
Kaysaan
A king of nature
58
Kamyar
Successful
59
Kemran
Persian
60
Keyansh
favorable, a beneficial person
61
Matin
Persian
62
Masud
fortunate, happy
63
Milad
birth
64
Mohammadtaha
Praiseworthy and the one who is guided.
65
Mashad
place of martyrdom
66
Mohammadali
praised, commendable
67
Mehraj
the name means 'a constellation' or 'the atmosphere'
68
Maziar
A name signifying 'a man of knowledge' or 'intelligent one'.
69
Mahde
Arabic
70
Masih
the savior
71
Masoud
Fortunate
72
Meelad
birth, national day; often celebrated in cultural contexts
73
Mihan
moon
74
Mehraab
the one who is worthy of respect
75
Makan
Place
76
Masood
blessed
77
Mehdi
Arabic
78
Mehran
Persian
79
Mojtaba
a place of refuge
80
Naveed
naveed means 'good news'
81
Nassim
Persian
82
Novin
new
83
Nikan
Persian
84
Nader
Persian
85
Omaid
hopeful
86
Omid
Hope
87
Omead
Meaning 'hope' or 'expectation'.
88
Payam
Persian
89
Parham
Persian
90
Parvin
Persian
91
Pooya
Little one, small
92
Pejman
Someone who acts with dignity
93
Pouya
Persian
94
Pedram
The name means 'one who is an illustrious and milestone figure'.
95
Payman
Persian
96
Parsa
Persian
97
Qasem
Arabic
98
Raushan
bright; luminous; radiant
99
Rahmon
The name means 'compassionate' or 'merciful.'
100
Ramin
Joyful
101
Rejan
bright, radiant
102
Raei
One who brings happiness
103
Rostam
The name refers to a legendary hero of Persian literature, particularly known from the Shahnameh.
104
Rahshan
Bright and clear
105
Shahriar
Persian
106
Sadane
the keeper of the truth
107
Shayan
A person with a well-disposed nature; worthy.
108
Shahm
king, ruler
109
Shahan
king
110
Shahram
king, ruler; one who brings joy
111
Sarosh
Persian
112
Seyed
Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
113
Saeid
happy, fortunate
114
Samad
one who is steadfast and patient
115
Siavash
Persian
116
Sohrab
Shining
117
Sahand
A mythical hero and emblematic of bravery
118
Soheil
a bright star
119
Sajad
Means 'one who prostrates' or 'a person who is humble'.
120
Soroush
Persian

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Iran Unisex Names

3 gender-neutral names of Iran origin — showing top 3

1
Elham
inspiration
2
Shiraz
A city in Iran, also associated with a type of wine
3
Sadra
حیا

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