Persian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Persian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 796 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

339 girl names of Persian origin — showing top 120

1
Atie
Persian
2
Aynaz
Beautiful eyes
3
Aryam
آریام - noble
4
Arshiya
Noble, highborn
5
Afsheen
shining, bright
6
Afruza
A name of beauty; splendid
7
Anber
amber
8
Ashja
pure
9
Anousheh
eternal; divine
10
Abrish
noble
11
Ayeh
Persian
12
Anaee
a form of the Persian name 'Anahita', which signifies 'immaculate' or 'pure'.
13
Annaira
radiant, luminous
14
Ariyana
noble; pure; bright
15
Aazeen
Persian
16
Amineh
Persian
17
Asal
honey, essence, pure
18
Anousha
light
19
Avesta
Avestan
20
Anahis
Beautiful
21
Arsheen
Light
22
Armina
Persian
23
Armeta
noble, virtuous
24
Aryana
noble, honorable
25
Aafreen
Persian
26
Azrin
Arabic
27
Ashgan
Persian
28
Arezo
In Persian, it means 'wish', 'desire', or 'longing'.
29
Azmina
Azmina means 'pure' or 'innocent'.
30
Ardes
making, creating; capable of creating
31
Afsaneh
Fairy tale, fable
32
Azeen
Persian
33
Azadeh
Free-spirited, liberated
34
Azita
Noble and respected
35
Anosha
radiant
36
Afarin
worthy, commendable
37
Afrida
noble, exalted
38
Afsha
bringer of happiness
39
Afshana
bringer of light
40
Ambereen
amber — from Ambereen
41
Anarkali
a blossoming bud
42
Anoushay
radiant, bright
43
Atossa
she who is noble
44
Atousa
noble, exalted
45
Beeta
Daughter
46
Bahareh
In Persian, Bahareh means 'spring' or 'the one who represents spring'.
47
Bita
Daughter, lady, girl
48
Bahara
spring, blooming
49
Bakhtawar
bringer of good fortune
50
Banafsheh
violet flower
51
Behjat
joy, happiness
52
Benazir
unique, unparalleled
53
Billur
crystal or glass
54
Bnafsha
violet flower
55
Cina
meaning 'moon' or 'moonlight'
56
Cyrah
sun
57
Cyra
Persian
58
Dilara
Delightful, enchanting.
59
Dorsa
Meaning 'a part of the spine' or 'a contiguous spirit'.
60
Delara
Persian
61
Donya
A woman of noble birth
62
Delna
Persian
63
Darii
wealthy
64
Dorri
beloved, treasured one
65
Dari
possessor, holder
66
Daryah
sea
67
Dayani
Persian
68
Dariah
Possessing goodness
69
Darria
possessing good
70
Dilar
one who brings joy
71
Dilruba
beloved, dear
72
Dilşad
happy, joyful
73
Elmira
princess
74
Elnaz
Persian
75
Elahi
of God
76
Enayat
Persian
77
Elaheh
Divine, goddess-like
78
Farin
Persian
79
Farzana
فرزانه meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'
80
Fariba
Persian
81
Faryal
means 'fairy', 'beautiful', or 'charming'.
82
Fari
The protector, guardian.
83
Fariya
Fariya means 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous'
84
Farnaz
Charming or delightful
85
Fatemeh
One who abstains
86
Farahnaz
delightful, joyful
87
Faranaz
delightful, charming
88
Farangiz
a flower — from Farangis
89
Farhanaz
happy, joyful
90
Farideh
bringer of joy
91
Farkhondeh
fortunate, blessed
92
Faryaal
bringer of happiness
93
Farzaneh
wise, intelligent
94
Fereshteh
angel
95
Fershteh
blessed, fortunate
96
Firoozeh
turquoise
97
Firoza
turquoise
98
Firuza
turquoise
99
Firyuza
turquoise — from Firouzeh
100
Foroogh
radiance, brightness
101
Forough
light, illumination
102
Frishta
angel
103
Gul
Persian
104
Golnaz
Persian
105
Ghazal
A type of lyrical poem
106
Gelareh
a sweet, pleasant girl
107
Gilbahar
spring flower
108
Giti
the world
109
Golchehr
moon face
110
Gulafsa
flower
111
Gulafsha
flower
112
Gulafshan
flower garden
113
Gulbanu
rose lady
114
Gulesta
flower
115
Gulmehak
flower fragrance
116
Gulnaaz
flower-like beauty
117
Gulnaj
flower
118
Gulnar
pomegranate flower
119
Gulnaz
flower
120
Gulshad
flower of happiness

Persian Boy Names

299 boy names of Persian origin — showing top 120

1
Arteen
noble
2
Arvand
Persian
3
Arsalan
Persian
4
Aryan
Noble or highborn
5
Avan
The name means 'guardian' or 'protector'.
6
Armeen
Faithful, loyal, or protector
7
Azad
Persian
8
Aftab
Persian
9
Ashkan
Brave; ingenious
10
Aban
The name of the month Aban, associated with water.
11
Aurash
آوران - 'One who is exalted', 'brilliant', or 'bright'
12
Artin
Brave
13
Ashkon
Persian
14
Arshaan
noble
15
Alborz
the mountain
16
Arzaan
آرزان
17
Arshan
Persian
18
Araz
Persian
19
Arash
A heroic archer in Iranian mythology.
20
Aref
عارف
21
Aidin
fire, bright
22
Abtin
The name symbolizes 'the one who is forthright and brave.'
23
Arman
Persian
24
Amirali
commander, prince
25
Afshin
The shining one
26
Arsham
a name derived from 'Rasham' meaning 'bright or shining'.
27
Ayatollah
Sign of God
28
Avin
a river or a stream
29
Alireza
noble and good
30
Agassi
Hero
31
Aliakbar
great Ali
32
Azier
Noble
33
Arez
Noble
34
Afraz
brave
35
Arshon
Persian
36
Aarash
brave, heroic
37
Aaftab
sun or light
38
Aarmaan
desire, wish
39
Alamgir
world conqueror
40
Amirreza
prince or commander
41
Arslaan
lion — from Arslan
42
Asfand
brave, courageous
43
Behrang
Persian
44
Bahram
Victorious
45
Barsam
Son of a beater or a hammer
46
Behzad
Persian
47
Babak
young man or prince
48
Behruz
A beloved name with deep roots
49
Bijan
Hero or legendary figure
50
Bahran
Brave
51
Behnam
a good name, a proper name
52
Behrett
One who is brave or bold
53
Bardia
بردیا
54
Boback
Means 'little boy or son'
55
Babrak
brave, courageous
56
Bahadur
brave, courageous
57
Bahman
the good spirit
58
Bakhtiyar
fortunate, lucky
59
Behrad
brave, courageous
60
Behrouz
prosperous, fortunate
61
Bhahadur
brave, courageous
62
Cashmir
Land of the Kashmiri people
63
Cyrus
Persian
64
Caspien
Persian
65
Cyruss
Sun, throne.
66
Cahangir
conqueror of the world
67
Daryus
Persian
68
Diar
the high land
69
Dareus
Persian
70
Dilam
A precious or beloved one
71
Dariun
Wealthy, possessing good fortune
72
Donyai
Donyai means 'worldly or worldly matter'
73
Dilver
Persian
74
Darias
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
75
Darain
Persian
76
Daric
A gold coin
77
Dinari
One who is so wealthy that he can give greatly to others.
78
Darmani
One who is powerful, virtuous
79
Daanish
Knowledge; wisdom.
80
Daryon
brave; protector
81
Danesh
Knowledge
82
Dastan
Storyteller
83
Darious
Persian
84
Darus
rich
85
Dariush
wealthy
86
Dilaver
brave, courageous
87
Djamshid
king of the world
88
Ehsan
Virtue
89
Erfan
Knowledge, wisdom
90
Ehsaan
Goodness, kindness
91
Ehvan
Revelation
92
Eyvan
Persian
93
Ehan
gift from God
94
Firdavs
Meaning 'paradise' or 'heaven', often associated with the concept of a garden.
95
Farshad
Brilliant, bright
96
Farbod
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
97
Farzin
wise; clever
98
Farzad
happy, cheerful
99
Fardi
brave
100
Farrukh
happy, fortunate
101
Fayaz
Persian
102
Farhad
Happy, rejoicing
103
Farzan
فرزان
104
Fardin
Of great heart or spirit
105
Feroz
Victorious
106
Ferdows
Paradise or a beautiful garden.
107
Farshid
Bright, luminous.
108
Faramarz
brave man, hero
109
Farhadbek
brave, heroic — from Farhad
110
Farhod
brave, courageous
111
Farrokh
happy, fortunate
112
Ferhat
brave, courageous
113
Feridun
brave, heroic
114
Feroze
victorious, triumphant
115
Ferudun
brave, courageous
116
Firouz
victorious, triumphant
117
Firoz
victorious, successful
118
Firuz
victorious, triumphant
119
Ghobad
brave, courageous
120
Gholam
slave or servant

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Persian Unisex Names

158 gender-neutral names of Persian origin — showing top 120

1
Arshia
Brave; courageous.
2
Arzo
Noble, good, precious, or valuable
3
Almas
Diamond
4
Arian
noble, Aryan, or honorable
5
Aarzish
desire, wish, longing
6
Aazad
free, liberated
7
Afroz
illuminated, bright
8
Afsar
leader, chief
9
Afsari
one who is noble
10
Afschin
brilliant, radiant
11
Afshah
brave, courageous
12
Afshar
descendant of Afshar
13
Agah
knowledgeable, wise
14
Akhtar
star
15
Akhtari
related to the stars
16
Alamdaar
standard bearer
17
Amanollah
the trust of God
18
Anjuman
gathering, assembly
19
Anoosh
sweet, pleasant
20
Anosh
immortal, eternal
21
Anvar
bringer of light
22
Armaghan
gift or present
23
Artamas
the one who is brave
24
Arwand
brave, courageous
25
Arzan
brave, courageous
26
Asgari
related to the Asgar
27
Asho
pure, clean
28
Asman
sky or heaven
29
Atish
fire
30
Awat
one who is worthy
31
Azad-john
free, independent — from Azad
32
Azin
pure, clean, chaste
33
Bijon
Flower.
34
Baran
rain
35
Badarjahan
moon king
36
Bahand
brave, courageous
37
Bakhshish
gift or donation
38
Balas
precious stone, ruby
39
Bano
lady, noblewoman
40
Barbod
brave, courageous
41
Barez
brave, courageous
42
Barzan
brave, courageous
43
Basiran
one who is wise
44
Bavar
brave, courageous
45
Bedad
the one who is faithful
46
Behesh
paradise, heaven
47
Beheshta
paradise, heaven
48
Behn
brave, courageous
49
Behudin
the one who is faithful
50
Besharat
good news, tidings
51
Birbal
brilliant, intelligent
52
Breshna
bringer of light
53
Bulbul
nightingale
54
Cemshid
shining, radiant
55
Chaman
garden, paradise
56
Denari
wealthy
57
Donyae
World or universe, often associated with beauty and existence
58
Dadash
elder brother
59
Danoush
little man or boy
60
Danush
king; ruler
61
Danyar
brave, courageous
62
Daras
one who is wise
63
Darioush
possessor of goodness
64
Daryoosh
king, ruler
65
Daryosh
possessor of good qualities
66
Dervish
religious mendicant or ascetic
67
Diako
beloved, dear
68
Didar
sight, vision
69
Dilbar
beloved, dear
70
Diljan
soul, spirit
71
Dilkhush
happy-hearted, joyful
72
Dilkush
delightful, pleasing
73
Dilsad
delightful, joyful
74
Dilshad
happy, joyful
75
Dilvar
brave, courageous
76
Dilwar
brave, courageous
77
Diyako
beloved, dear
78
Djamschid
king, ruler — from Jamshid
79
Djavad
gift from God
80
Elham
inspiration
81
Eraj
brilliant, shining
82
Essan
the one who is worthy
83
Faraan
happy, joyful
84
Farda
a name of honor
85
Farhaad
happy, joyful
86
Farjand
brave, courageous
87
Farmaan
decree, command
88
Farman
decree, order, command
89
Farnam
a place of joy
90
Farsad
virtue, righteousness
91
Farsam
brave, courageous
92
Fazan
a bird — from Persian
93
Fazeli
noble, generous
94
Fehzan
brave, courageous
95
Ferdos
paradise — from Ferdows
96
Ferdous
paradise, heaven
97
Ferdousi
paradise or heaven
98
Feri
brave, courageous
99
Firdevs
paradise, heaven
100
Firdosh
paradise, heaven
101
Firdows
paradise, garden
102
Firoj
brilliant, radiant
103
Firu
a name of light
104
Forhad
brave, courageous
105
Fouladgar
iron maker
106
Fraydoun
brave, courageous
107
Gahraman
brave, heroic
108
Gašpar
treasure, wealth
109
Gilan
from Gilan province
110
Gulab
rose
111
Gulfam
flower or blossom
112
Gulfasa
one who is brave
113
Gulista
flower garden
114
Guljar
flower garden
115
Gulraiz
a bright, radiant person
116
Gulran
soul, spirit
117
Gulshan
garden, flower garden
118
Gulshen
flower garden
119
Gulshtab
flower garden
120
Gulustan
rose garden

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