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Farzad
Pronounced far-ZAHD /fɑrˈzɑd/Medium
Meaning: From Persian farzad, 'splendid birth; born of splendor, glory' (farr, 'glory, splendor', plus zad, 'born')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Farzad comes from Persian farzad, 'splendid birth; born of splendor' (farr, 'glory, the divine splendor of kings', plus zad, 'born'). A crisp, cultural name across the Persian world (said 'far-ZAHD'; nickname Far).
In the U.S. it appears in Iranian and Persian families. Rare, born-of-splendor at the root, and cultural.
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What does the name Farzad mean?
Farzad is Persian for 'splendid birth; born of splendor, glory'.
How do you pronounce Farzad?
It's said far-ZAHD /fɑrˈzɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Farzad a boy or girl name?
Farzad is a boy's name.
How popular is Farzad?
Farzad is a rare name in the U.S.