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

72 girl names of Iran origin — showing top 72

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

Iran Boy Names

124 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
Alireza
noble and good
11
Aliakbar
great Ali
12
Arshon
Persian
13
Behrang
Persian
14
Barsam
Son of a beater or a hammer
15
Babak
young man or prince
16
Bahran
Brave
17
Behnam
a good name, a proper name
18
Behrett
One who is brave or bold
19
Bardia
بردیا
20
Dilam
A precious or beloved one
21
Dinari
One who is so wealthy that he can give greatly to others.
22
Danesh
Knowledge
23
Erfan
Knowledge, wisdom
24
Ehvan
Revelation
25
Farshad
Brilliant, bright
26
Farbod
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
27
Farzin
wise; clever
28
Farzad
happy, cheerful
29
Fardi
brave
30
Fayaz
Persian
31
Farhad
Happy, rejoicing
32
Farzan
فرزان
33
Fardin
Of great heart or spirit
34
Feroz
Victorious
35
Hafez
guardian
36
Hurman
a good man, a kind person
37
Hossein
handsome, good-looking
38
Idean
Persian
39
Javad
Persian
40
Javed
Eternal, everlasting
41
Koorosh
Persian
42
Keivan
king's son
43
Kiaeem
a name associated with a strong figure or a leader
44
Kyvan
King
45
Kiwan
king, ruler
46
Khayyam
Tent maker
47
Kayhan
Persian
48
Koosha
A name that signifies integrity and respect
49
Kaivan
Persian
50
Kourosh
Persian
51
Kahmar
A beloved name with deep roots
52
Kaysaan
A king of nature
53
Kamyar
Successful
54
Kemran
Persian
55
Keyansh
favorable, a beneficial person
56
Matin
Persian
57
Masud
fortunate, happy
58
Milad
birth
59
Mohammadtaha
Praiseworthy and the one who is guided.
60
Mashad
place of martyrdom
61
Mohammadali
praised, commendable
62
Mehraj
the name means 'a constellation' or 'the atmosphere'
63
Maziar
A name signifying 'a man of knowledge' or 'intelligent one'.
64
Mahde
Arabic
65
Masih
the savior
66
Masoud
Fortunate
67
Meelad
birth, national day; often celebrated in cultural contexts
68
Mihan
moon
69
Mehraab
the one who is worthy of respect
70
Makan
Place
71
Masood
blessed
72
Mehdi
Arabic
73
Mehran
Persian
74
Mojtaba
a place of refuge
75
Naveed
naveed means 'good news'
76
Novin
new
77
Nikan
Persian
78
Nader
Persian
79
Omaid
hopeful
80
Omid
Hope
81
Omead
Meaning 'hope' or 'expectation'.
82
Payam
Persian
83
Parham
Persian
84
Parvin
Persian
85
Pooya
Little one, small
86
Pejman
Someone who acts with dignity
87
Pouya
Persian
88
Pedram
The name means 'one who is an illustrious and milestone figure'.
89
Payman
Persian
90
Parsa
Persian
91
Qasem
Arabic
92
Raushan
bright; luminous; radiant
93
Rahmon
The name means 'compassionate' or 'merciful.'
94
Ramin
Joyful
95
Rejan
bright, radiant
96
Raei
One who brings happiness
97
Rostam
The name refers to a legendary hero of Persian literature, particularly known from the Shahnameh.
98
Rahshan
Bright and clear
99
Shahriar
Persian
100
Sadane
the keeper of the truth
101
Shahm
king, ruler
102
Shahan
king
103
Shahram
king, ruler; one who brings joy
104
Sarosh
Persian
105
Seyed
Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
106
Saeid
happy, fortunate
107
Samad
one who is steadfast and patient
108
Siavash
Persian
109
Sohrab
Shining
110
Sahand
A mythical hero and emblematic of bravery
111
Soheil
a bright star
112
Sajad
Means 'one who prostrates' or 'a person who is humble'.
113
Soroush
Persian
114
Shahryar
King
115
Soroosh
the messenger of good news
116
Sahel
shore, bank
117
Tiam
earth
118
Taymour
Iron
119
Vahid
Persian
120
Yazdan
God

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Iran Unisex Names

15 gender-neutral names of Iran origin — showing top 15

1
Avin
a river or a stream
2
Cashmir
Land of the Kashmiri people
3
Donya
A woman of noble birth
4
Elham
inspiration
5
Kian
king
6
Kamdin
brave, courageous
7
Kamran
prosperous
8
Meher
Persian
9
Nassim
Persian
10
Shayan
A person with a well-disposed nature; worthy.
11
Shiraz
A city in Iran, also associated with a type of wine
12
Sadra
حیا
13
Sadi
pure
14
Sahar
dawn
15
Tehran
The capital city of Iran.

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