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Bijan

♂ Boy

Pronounced bee-ZHAHN /biˈʒɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian, 'a hero; a heroic warrior' — the name of a legendary hero in the ShahnamehLow

In 30 seconds: A hero; a heroic warrior: Bijan is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'bee-ZHAHN').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom Persian, 'a hero; a heroic warrior' — the name of a legendary hero in the Shahnameh
U.S. rank (2025)#9028 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 998

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119682025

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

Bijan comes from Persian, 'a hero; a heroic warrior' — the name of a legendary hero in the Shahnameh (the Persian Book of Kings; the romance of Bijan and Manijeh). A crisp, classic name (said 'bee-ZHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, a-hero at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Bijan means 'a hero; a heroic warrior' in Persian — the name of a legendary hero in the Shahnameh (the Persian Book of Kings) — crisp and classic (said 'bee-ZHAHN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bijan — Persian etymology

Variations

BizhanBijonBeejan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bijan mean?

Bijan is Persian for 'a hero; a heroic warrior' (a legendary hero in the Shahnameh).

How do you pronounce Bijan?

It's said bee-ZHAHN /biˈʒɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bijan a boy or girl name?

Bijan is a boy's name.

How popular is Bijan?

Bijan is a rare name in the U.S.

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