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Alborz

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Pronounced al-BORZ /ɑːlˈbɔːrz/Medium

Meaning: From the Alborz, the great mountain range of northern Iran, home to mythic heroes in the Shahnameh (the Persian Book of Kings). A name of height, strength and legend.Low

In 30 seconds: A towering Persian name: Alborz names Iran's legendary mountains (said 'al-BORZ'). Strong and storied.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom the Alborz, the great mountain range of northern Iran, home to mythic heroes in the Shahnameh (the Persian Book of Kings). A name of height, strength and legend.
U.S. rank (2023)#12313 β†˜ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 10

History & Origin

Alborz comes from the Alborz mountains of northern Iran, a range woven through the Shahnameh as the home of mythic heroes. It reads strong and storied -- rare in the U.S. (said 'al-BORZ').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, strong, and legendary.

Did you know? Alborz is the name of Iran's great northern mountain range -- the mythic home of heroes in the Shahnameh -- so it carries a sense of height, strength and legend (said 'al-BORZ').
Overall data confidence 46%
References -- Alborz β€” Persian; Alborz mountains; Shahnameh legend

Variations

AlburzElborzAlborez

Nicknames

AlBorz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alborz mean?

Alborz is the name of Iran's great northern mountain range, the mythic home of heroes in the Shahnameh.

How do you pronounce Alborz?

It's said al-BORZ /ɑːlˈbɔːrz/ -- two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Alborz a boy or girl name?

Alborz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alborz?

Alborz is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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