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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

79 girl names of Iran origin — showing top 79

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Beautiful eyes
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noble
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a form of the Persian name 'Anahita', which signifies 'immaculate' or 'pure'.
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light
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Avestan
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Beautiful
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a unique or special person
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Fairy tale, fable
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Free-spirited, liberated
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A woman of noble birth
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wealthy
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everlasting, immortality
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inspiration
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treasure
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Divine, goddess-like
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The protector, guardian.
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One who abstains
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Means "flower, rose" in Urdu and Pashto, ultimately from Persian.
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Derived from Persian گل (gol) "flower, rose" and ناز (naz) "pride".
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a name of happiness and delight
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Gift, present
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beautiful, graceful
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alchemy; to transform
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night
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Intelligent; sage-like
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A flower that blooms in spring
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nightingale
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a type of flower; pearl
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sun, kindness, affection
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innocent
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kindness, compassion; blessing
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Giving light or bright
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wildflower
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a symbol of love and connecting hearts
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Delicate
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Daffodil
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Narcissus flower
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intention, will
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Sweetheart
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the one that has a beautiful face or nature
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Sweet-smelling
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Land of the Persians
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Dawn, sunrise
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fairy
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The one who is pleasing
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a type of fragrant flower
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bright
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of Rahman, merciful
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Bright, radiant
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dawn, early morning light
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gift of God
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a woman who is a changeling
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حیا
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moonlight
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Enthralled; captivated
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star; moonlight
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Anglicized form of SHAHRAZAD.
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born of the city; city born
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the dawn
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The one who brings happiness
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pure; happiness
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Means "dawn" in Arabic.
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happy; spiritual
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Possibly means "full of grace" in Persian.
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Anemone flower
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Sapphire
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shadow
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princess
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Blooming or blossoming.
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The Pure One
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means 'desire' or 'wish'.
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Means "music, song" in Persian.
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smile
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Flowering, blossom
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A name associated with light or brilliance.
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jasmine flower
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golden
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light, brightness

Iran Boy Names

137 boy names of Iran origin — showing top 120

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The name Arsalan means 'lion' in Persian, symbolizing bravery and strength.
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Brave; ingenious
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a moonlight
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noble
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the mountain
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A heroic archer in Iranian mythology.
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Persian form of ARIF.
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fire, bright
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The name symbolizes 'the one who is forthright and brave.'
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Sign of God
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a river or a stream
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noble and good
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great Ali
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The name signifies 'a noble person' or 'someone with higher values'.; Can refer to a strong, virtuous individual.
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bringer of good news; to bring joy
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Son of a beater or a hammer
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young man or prince
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young man
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Brave
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a good name, a proper name
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One who is brave or bold
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he who is strong
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Land of the Kashmiri people
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the high land
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A precious or beloved one
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One who is so wealthy that he can give greatly to others.
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Knowledge
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Knowledge, wisdom
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Revelation
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Brilliant, bright
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having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
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wise; clever
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happy, cheerful
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brave
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noble, glorious
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Happy, rejoicing
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فرزان
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Of great heart or spirit
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Victorious
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guardian
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a good man, a kind person
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handsome, good-looking
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Light, bright.
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One who is alive, a living man
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Eternal, everlasting
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a form of the name 'Khan', which means 'leader' or 'king'.
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the name of a great king (Cyrus); Sun
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king's son
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a name associated with a strong figure or a leader
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Kingly, regal.; A variant of Kian, also meaning 'the king'.
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ancient, enduring; king
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brave, courageous
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King
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prosperous
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king, ruler
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Tent maker
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King of the world; universe
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A name that signifies integrity and respect
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King; A young prince
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The name means 'Sun' or 'Benefactor'.; It is also associated with Cyrus the Great (Kourosh Kabir), founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
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A beloved name with deep roots
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A king of nature
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Successful
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brave and courageous
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favorable, a beneficial person
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strong, powerful; the one who is capable
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fortunate, happy
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birth
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Praiseworthy and the one who is guided.
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place of martyrdom
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praised, commendable
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the name means 'a constellation' or 'the atmosphere'
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A name signifying 'a man of knowledge' or 'intelligent one'.
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guided, rightly guided; refers to a guided one
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the savior
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Fortunate
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birth, national day; often celebrated in cultural contexts
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moon; beautiful
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the one who is worthy of respect
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Place
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blessed
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Persian form of MAHDI.
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Kindness; Benevolence; Someone who is good to others
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a place of refuge
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naveed means 'good news'
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Variant transcription of NASIM.
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new
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little one
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Variant transcription of NADIR.
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hopeful
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Means "hope" in Persian.
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Meaning 'hope' or 'expectation'.
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Means "message" in Persian.
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A place of prosperity; From the pear-tree farm
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Means "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a group of seven stars in the constellation Taurus.
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Little one, small
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Someone who acts with dignity
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Wise; Brave
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The name means 'one who is an illustrious and milestone figure'.
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Meaning 'one who has a vow' or 'to promise'.
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belonging to Persia; of Persian origin; a character known for his descent from a noble family
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the one who divides or shares
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bright; luminous; radiant
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The name means 'compassionate' or 'merciful.'
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Joyful
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bright, radiant
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One who brings happiness
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The name refers to a legendary hero of Persian literature, particularly known from the Shahnameh.
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Bright and clear
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Variant transcription of SHAHRIYAR.
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the keeper of the truth
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A person with a well-disposed nature; worthy.
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king, ruler
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king; leader
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king, ruler; one who brings joy
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Middle Persian form of SOROUSH.
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Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
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happy, fortunate
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one who is steadfast and patient
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Means "possessing black stallions" in Avestan. This is the name of a prince in the 11th-century Persian epic the 'Shahnameh'.

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Iran Unisex Names

1 gender-neutral names of Iran origin — showing top 1

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A city in Iran, also associated with a type of wine