Persian Origin · Name Guide

137 Beautiful Persian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 124 Persian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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

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

Quick facts: Persian names

  • Persian 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

Persian Girl Names

72 girl names of Persian origin — showing top 72

1
Arshiya
Noble, highborn
2
Afsheen
shining, bright
3
Anousheh
eternal; divine
4
Ayeh
soul, spirit; miracle
5
Aazeen
crescent
6
Amineh
faithful, trustworthy; trustworthy, honest
7
Arsheen
Light
8
Armina
Defender
9
Azrin
Possessor of high intellect
10
Ardes
making, creating; capable of creating
11
Azita
Noble and respected
12
Beeta
Daughter
13
Bahareh
In Persian, Bahareh means 'spring' or 'the one who represents spring'.
14
Cyrah
sun; throne; she who is like the sun.
15
Delna
a name meaning 'heart' or 'soul'
16
Dorri
beloved, treasured one
17
Dariah
Possessing goodness
18
Farin
happy, joyful; satisfactory, good
19
Farzana
meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'
20
Faryal
means 'fairy', 'beautiful', or 'charming'.
21
Fariya
Fariya means 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous'
22
Farnaz
Charming or delightful
23
Huma
A mythical bird symbolizing good fortune and happiness; Worldly or earthly, relating to life
24
Haleh
a name from an ancient lineage meaning 'calm' or 'serene'
25
Irania
Derived from the name 'Iran', meaning 'land of the Aryans' or 'the Aryan country'.
26
Irsa
a lady, a princess; a beautiful, radiant woman
27
Jeidi
worthy of praise
28
Jaszmin
jasmine, a fragrant flower
29
Jesmin
jasmine flower
30
Jasmane
Gift from God
31
Jhasmine
gift from God, flower; fragrant flower
32
Jazminn
gift from God
33
Janaan
soul; life
34
Kemiya
alchemy
35
Kiyanne
a heavenly being or divine
36
Laily
night
37
Laylee
Nightingale
38
Leily
Night
39
Lushana
brilliant
40
Lazuli
lapis lazuli
41
Laili
Night
42
Mahnaz
Beauty and dignity.
43
Mahsa
like the moon
44
Marziya
princess
45
Marjan
Coral or precious
46
Mahtab
moonlight
47
Manijeh
delicate
48
Mitra
Friend
49
Nusrat
victory, assistance
50
Narmeen
A kind of flower; The one who is pleasant or delightful
51
Nasreen
Wildflower
52
Nilofar
Water lily
53
Parmis
پرمیس
54
Pariz
City of light or brightness.
55
Parissa
Like a fairy
56
Ruhi
The name means 'spirit' or 'soul'.
57
Roxsana
Dawn; radiant
58
Ramina
joyful; a name derived from the word 'ramina' meaning joyful, happy.
59
Raushana
a ray of light
60
Sarvi
A title of respect,
61
Soheila
A name meaning 'bringer of good news'
62
Sima
mountain; boundary
63
Shanaz
a beautiful woman
64
Sowsan
Rose; flower
65
Shahrazad
The city-born; often interpreted as 'born in the city'.
66
Sayora
a woman who is beautiful like the moon
67
Tachara
One who is protected
68
Vida
life
69
Yasaman
young woman
70
Zarina
golden
71
Zohal
Planet Saturn
72
Zareen
golden

Persian Boy Names

46 boy names of Persian origin — showing top 46

1
Arvand
a name signifying 'light,' 'radiance,' or 'brightness'
2
Aftab
Persian
3
Aban
The name of the month Aban, associated with water.
4
Arzaan
آرزان
5
Araz
River; Justice
6
Afshin
The shining one
7
Arsham
a name derived from 'Rasham' meaning 'bright or shining'.
8
Agassi
Hero; An advocate or supporter
9
Behzad
well-born; of good lineage
10
Caspien
From the Caspian Sea
11
Donyai
Donyai means 'worldly or worldly matter'
12
Dilver
Persian
13
Darmani
One who is powerful, virtuous
14
Daanish
Knowledge; wisdom.
15
Dastan
Storyteller
16
Darious
Possessing goodness
17
Dariush
wealthy
18
Ehsan
Virtue
19
Ehsaan
Goodness, kindness
20
Ehan
gift from God
21
Ebrahim
Father of many
22
Farshid
Bright, luminous.
23
Kamir
Protector
24
Khoda
God
25
Kurosh
The sun, the leader, the king.
26
Khonor
honor
27
Khiran
Sunlight, ray of light; God of sun
28
Mehrdad
Gift of the Sun or Sun's Gift
29
Mahyar
a great leader
30
Mobin
illuminating
31
Mahan
Great, high, exalted
32
Navid
Good news, joyous
33
Niaz
desire; want
34
Rushad
A name of Persian origin meaning 'wealthy' or 'prosperous'.
35
Roozbeh
One who brings daylight
36
Sasan
the one who is worthy
37
Shehryar
Persian
38
Sairus
A variant of 'Cyrus', meaning 'sun' or 'throne'.
39
Sikandar
defender of mankind, helper of mankind
40
Shawhin
A friend of the king
41
Sobhan
exalted, sublime
42
Sivad
one who is beaming or shining
43
Shahrukh
King of the world
44
Shahin
Royal falcon
45
Zubin
a musical instrument
46
Zariyan
Shining, radiant.; One who brings light.

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Persian Unisex Names

6 gender-neutral names of Persian origin — showing top 6

1
Arian
noble, Aryan, or honorable
2
Bijon
Flower.
3
Baran
rain
4
Mirza
Prince
5
Ryna
Melody
6
Sina
Resplendent

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