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Dastan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAS-tahn /ˈdɑs.tɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian dastan, 'a tale, an epic story, a legend, a saga'; also a byname of the hero ZalMedium

In 30 seconds: A tale; an epic: Dastan is Persian for 'a tale, an epic story, a legend'. Bold, lyrical, and warm (said 'DAS-tahn').

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian dastan, 'a tale, an epic story, a legend, a saga'; also a byname of the hero Zal

U.S. rank (2025)#6542 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dastan comes from Persian dastan, 'a tale, an epic story, a legend, a saga, a romance'. It is also a byname of the hero Zal in Ferdowsi's great epic the Shahnameh, and the name of the heroic Prince Dastan in the Prince of Persia film. A bold, lyrical, modern Persian name (said 'DAS-tahn'; nickname Das).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Central Asian families. Rare, a-tale-and-an-epic at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dastan means 'a tale, an epic story, a legend, a saga' in Persian — and is a byname of the hero Zal in the Shahnameh — a bold, lyrical name (the video-game/film Prince of Persia hero; said 'DAS-tahn').

Overall data confidence 68%

Persian references — dastan — etymology

Variations

DastaanDestan

Nicknames

Das

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dastan mean?

Dastan is Persian for 'a tale, an epic story, a legend'.

How do you pronounce Dastan?

It's said DAS-tahn /ˈdɑs.tɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dastan a boy or girl name?

Dastan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dastan?

Dastan is a rare name in the U.S.