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Azadeh

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How to Pronounce Azadeh

Pronounced ah-zah-DEH /Ι‘.zΙ‘ΛˆdΙ›/Medium

Meaning: Azadeh is a Persian girls' name from 'azad', meaning 'free', and by extension 'noble' or 'freeborn'. It is a well-established name in Iran and appears in the United States chiefly among Iranian-American families, especially those who arrived from the late nineteen-seventies onward.Medium

In 30 seconds: Azadeh is a Persian name meaning 'free', and by extension 'noble'. It came into American use with Iranian-American families and carries a bright, dignified meaning (said 'ah-zah-DEH').
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningAzadeh is a Persian girls' name from 'azad', meaning 'free', and by extension 'noble' or 'freeborn'. It is a well-established name in Iran and appears in the United States chiefly among Iranian-American families, especially those who arrived from the late nineteen-seventies onward.
U.S. rank (2023)#15520 β†˜ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 170
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197919782023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azadeh is a genuine Persian name meaning 'free' or 'freeborn', from 'azad'. Its appearance in American records tracks Iranian immigration from the late nineteen-seventies, and it is used chiefly within Iranian-American families as a heritage name of considerable dignity.

It has never been common here, given to only a few dozen girls a year at a faint high point around 1979, with a long thin presence since. Its steady, meaningful use reflects heritage naming rather than any passing American trend.

Did you know? Azadeh comes straight from the Persian word 'azad', 'free' - the same root behind the Persian word for freedom - making it a graceful liberty-name in the tradition of English Liberty or Frank.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Azadeh β€” Persian 'azad' free/noble; Iranian-American heritage name

Variations

AzadeAzadeyAzada

Nicknames

AzaDeh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azadeh mean?

Azadeh is a Persian name meaning 'free', and by extension 'noble' or 'freeborn'.

How do you pronounce Azadeh?

It's said ah-zah-DEH /Ι‘.zΙ‘ΛˆdΙ›/ - three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Azadeh a boy or girl name?

Azadeh is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Azadeh?

Azadeh has always been rare in the US, used chiefly by Iranian-American families.

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