Persian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Persian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 556 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

259 girl names of Persian origin — showing top 120

1
Atie
Persian
2
Aynaz
Beautiful eyes
3
Arshiya
Noble, highborn
4
Afruza
A name of beauty; splendid
5
Anber
amber
6
Ashja
pure
7
Anousheh
eternal; divine
8
Abrish
noble
9
Ayeh
Persian
10
Anaee
a form of the Persian name 'Anahita', which signifies 'immaculate' or 'pure'.
11
Annaira
radiant, luminous
12
Ariyana
noble; pure; bright
13
Aazeen
Persian
14
Amineh
Persian
15
Asal
honey, essence, pure
16
Anousha
light
17
Avesta
Avestan
18
Anahis
Beautiful
19
Arsheen
Light
20
Armina
Persian
21
Armeta
noble, virtuous
22
Aryana
noble, honorable
23
Aafreen
Persian
24
Azrin
Arabic
25
Ashgan
Persian
26
Arezo
In Persian, it means 'wish', 'desire', or 'longing'.
27
Azmina
Azmina means 'pure' or 'innocent'.
28
Ardes
making, creating; capable of creating
29
Afsaneh
Fairy tale, fable
30
Azeen
Persian
31
Azadeh
Free-spirited, liberated
32
Azita
Noble and respected
33
Anosha
radiant
34
Beeta
Daughter
35
Bahareh
In Persian, Bahareh means 'spring' or 'the one who represents spring'.
36
Bita
Daughter, lady, girl
37
Cina
meaning 'moon' or 'moonlight'
38
Cyrah
sun
39
Cyra
Persian
40
Dilara
Delightful, enchanting.
41
Dorsa
Meaning 'a part of the spine' or 'a contiguous spirit'.
42
Delara
Persian
43
Delna
Persian
44
Darii
wealthy
45
Dorri
beloved, treasured one
46
Daryah
sea
47
Dayani
Persian
48
Dariah
Possessing goodness
49
Darria
possessing good
50
Elmira
princess
51
Elnaz
Persian
52
Elahi
of God
53
Enayat
Persian
54
Elaheh
Divine, goddess-like
55
Farzana
فرزانه meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'
56
Fariba
Persian
57
Faryal
means 'fairy', 'beautiful', or 'charming'.
58
Fari
The protector, guardian.
59
Fariya
Fariya means 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous'
60
Farnaz
Charming or delightful
61
Fatemeh
One who abstains
62
Gul
Persian
63
Golnaz
Persian
64
Ghazal
A type of lyrical poem
65
Halleh
a name of happiness and delight
66
Hasti
Dignity
67
Huma
Persian
68
Haleh
a name from an ancient lineage meaning 'calm' or 'serene'
69
Hedieh
Gift, present
70
Hoora
A beautiful fairy or angel; one with alluring eyes
71
Hosna
beautiful
72
Irany
Persian
73
Irania
Persian
74
Irani
from Iran, or Iranian, often associated with being a woman of the land.
75
Irsa
Persian
76
Jhasmin
gift from God
77
Jamileh
beautiful, graceful
78
Jeidi
worthy of praise
79
Jaszmin
jasmine, a fragrant flower
80
Jesmin
jasmine flower
81
Jaleh
Persian
82
Jasmane
Gift from God
83
Jhasmine
Persian
84
Jassmin
a flower name from the jasmine plant
85
Jazminn
gift from God
86
Janaan
soul
87
Kimia
Alchemist
88
Kemiya
alchemy
89
Kasmine
a form of Jasmine, a flower
90
Kiyanne
a heavenly being or divine
91
Keemya
Persian
92
Leilaann
night
93
Laleh
Meaning 'tulip'.
94
Laily
night
95
Laylee
Nightingale
96
Leili
night
97
Leily
Night
98
Lushana
brilliant
99
Lazuli
lapis lazuli
100
Ladan
Word meaning 'healer'
101
Laili
Night
102
Mania
Persian
103
Mehrin
مهرین - 'one who is kind or affectionate'
104
Mandana
a name of a princess
105
Mahnaz
Persian
106
Manijah
Persian
107
Moona
Persian
108
Mahsa
like the moon
109
Marziya
princess
110
Marjan
مرجان
111
Manija
soul, spirit, or life.
112
Mahtab
moonlight
113
Manijeh
delicate
114
Mahrukh
Persian
115
Mahya
Persian
116
Maysam
Persian
117
Mahrosh
nightingale
118
Mayeli
a flower or blossom
119
Marjaan
Persian
120
Mehr
sun, kindness, affection

Persian Boy Names

236 boy names of Persian origin — showing top 120

1
Arteen
noble
2
Arvand
Persian
3
Arsalan
Persian
4
Azad
Persian
5
Aftab
Persian
6
Ashkan
Brave; ingenious
7
Aban
The name of the month Aban, associated with water.
8
Aurash
آوران - 'One who is exalted', 'brilliant', or 'bright'
9
Artin
Brave
10
Ashkon
Persian
11
Arshaan
noble
12
Alborz
the mountain
13
Arzaan
آرزان
14
Arshan
Persian
15
Araz
Persian
16
Arash
A heroic archer in Iranian mythology.
17
Aref
عارف
18
Abtin
The name symbolizes 'the one who is forthright and brave.'
19
Arman
Persian
20
Amirali
commander, prince
21
Afshin
The shining one
22
Arsham
a name derived from 'Rasham' meaning 'bright or shining'.
23
Ayatollah
Sign of God
24
Alireza
noble and good
25
Agassi
Hero
26
Aliakbar
great Ali
27
Azier
Noble
28
Arez
Noble
29
Afraz
brave
30
Arshon
Persian
31
Behrang
Persian
32
Bahram
Victorious
33
Barsam
Son of a beater or a hammer
34
Behzad
Persian
35
Babak
young man or prince
36
Behruz
A beloved name with deep roots
37
Bahran
Brave
38
Behnam
a good name, a proper name
39
Behrett
One who is brave or bold
40
Bardia
بردیا
41
Boback
Means 'little boy or son'
42
Caspien
Persian
43
Cyruss
Sun, throne.
44
Daryus
Persian
45
Dareus
Persian
46
Dilam
A precious or beloved one
47
Dariun
Wealthy, possessing good fortune
48
Donyai
Donyai means 'worldly or worldly matter'
49
Dilver
Persian
50
Darias
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
51
Darain
Persian
52
Daric
A gold coin
53
Dinari
One who is so wealthy that he can give greatly to others.
54
Darmani
One who is powerful, virtuous
55
Daanish
Knowledge; wisdom.
56
Daryon
brave; protector
57
Danesh
Knowledge
58
Dastan
Storyteller
59
Darious
Persian
60
Darus
rich
61
Dariush
wealthy
62
Ehsan
Virtue
63
Erfan
Knowledge, wisdom
64
Ehsaan
Goodness, kindness
65
Ehvan
Revelation
66
Eyvan
Persian
67
Ehan
gift from God
68
Firdavs
Meaning 'paradise' or 'heaven', often associated with the concept of a garden.
69
Farshad
Brilliant, bright
70
Farbod
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
71
Farzin
wise; clever
72
Farzad
happy, cheerful
73
Fardi
brave
74
Farrukh
happy, fortunate
75
Fayaz
Persian
76
Farhad
Happy, rejoicing
77
Farzan
فرزان
78
Fardin
Of great heart or spirit
79
Feroz
Victorious
80
Ferdows
Paradise or a beautiful garden.
81
Farshid
Bright, luminous.
82
Hafez
guardian
83
Hurman
a good man, a kind person
84
Hossein
handsome, good-looking
85
Hooman
Persian
86
Idean
Persian
87
Javad
Persian
88
Javid
Eternal
89
Jyran
Brave
90
Javar
noble and generous
91
Javed
Eternal, everlasting
92
Keyvan
King's Star
93
Koorosh
Persian
94
Keivan
king's son
95
Kiaeem
a name associated with a strong figure or a leader
96
Kashan
Beautiful place, city
97
Kyvan
King
98
Kiwan
king, ruler
99
Khayyam
Tent maker
100
Kiansh
فرزند پادشاه
101
Kayhan
Persian
102
Kamir
Protector
103
Keywan
Persian
104
Kavian
Persian
105
Koosha
A name that signifies integrity and respect
106
Kaivan
Persian
107
Kayvan
the one who brings joy
108
Khoda
God
109
Kourosh
Persian
110
Kurosh
The sun, the leader, the king.
111
Kahmar
A beloved name with deep roots
112
Kaysaan
A king of nature
113
Khonor
honor
114
Kamyar
Successful
115
Kemran
Persian
116
Keyansh
favorable, a beneficial person
117
Kasra
A royal title; a name representing strength and majesty.
118
Khiran
Persian
119
Kerman
wheat owner
120
Kaveh
Royal

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Persian Unisex Names

61 gender-neutral names of Persian origin — showing top 61

1
Arshia
Brave; courageous.
2
Aryam
آریام - noble
3
Aryan
Noble or highborn
4
Avan
The name means 'guardian' or 'protector'.
5
Armeen
Faithful, loyal, or protector
6
Afsheen
shining, bright
7
Arzo
Noble, good, precious, or valuable
8
Almas
Diamond
9
Aidin
fire, bright
10
Arian
noble, Aryan, or honorable
11
Avin
a river or a stream
12
Bijon
Flower.
13
Bijan
Hero or legendary figure
14
Baran
rain
15
Cashmir
Land of the Kashmiri people
16
Cyrus
Persian
17
Donya
A woman of noble birth
18
Diar
the high land
19
Denari
wealthy
20
Donyae
World or universe, often associated with beauty and existence
21
Dari
possessor, holder
22
Elham
inspiration
23
Farin
Persian
24
Iran
Persian
25
Iraj
hero
26
Jazmin
Persian
27
Jahani
جهانی
28
Jasmine
Persian
29
Khani
Persian
30
Kiyan
King
31
Kian
king
32
Kamdin
brave, courageous
33
Kamran
prosperous
34
Mirza
Prince
35
Mehan
درخشان (Darakhshan) - shining, bright; splendid.
36
Mitra
Friend
37
Meher
Persian
38
Nassim
Persian
39
Nasim
Persian
40
Nahid
Persian
41
Navid
Good news, joyous
42
Nima
Blissful, happy
43
Peris
Persian
44
Ryna
Melody
45
Rivan
Persian
46
Reza
Persian
47
Rameen
Persian
48
Rojan
Red; aspect of beauty and a name representing joy
49
Shadi
Persian
50
Sina
Resplendent
51
Siah
A title of dignity or a form of respect
52
Shayan
A person with a well-disposed nature; worthy.
53
Shah
Princess or noblewoman
54
Shiraz
A city in Iran, also associated with a type of wine
55
Saman
Someone who is blessed or lucky
56
Sadra
حیا
57
Sadi
pure
58
Sahar
dawn
59
Tehran
The capital city of Iran.
60
Vida
life
61
Zari
Persian

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