Persian Baby Names
666 Persian names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 666 Persian baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Persian Girl Names
Aria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical musicLyla#80 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty — variant of Layla, from Arabic and Persian layl (night)Esther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputedArya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rankJasmine#206 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerLeila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedAylin#345 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofLaila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;Yara#507 in the U.S.In Arabic, from yara meaning 'small butterfly' or 'friend'; in Tupi (Brazilian indigenous), IarScarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarlaJazlyn#537 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the popularLylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the SufiMina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frLeyla#611 in the U.S.Turkish and Persian spelling of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night' or 'dark,' associated Jazmin#710 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin (یاسمین) or Arabic yasamin, the name of thKiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning 'Kyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the Soraya#868 in the U.S.From the Persian and Arabic Thurayya (the Pleiades star cluster), meaning 'the Pleiades' or 'riYasmin#959 in the U.S.From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering planJazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, tJaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn suScarlette#1128 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (Dariana#1129 in the U.S.Upholder of the good; from Persian Darius (Darayavaush: upholding the good) feminized with the Yasmine#1207 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; from Persian yasmin (the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale)Roxanne#1275 in the U.S.Bright, dawn, little starJasmin#1355 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; gift from GodEster#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the gRumi#1718 in the U.S.Derived from the Arabic/Persian word for the region of Rum (Byzantine Anatolia); the surname ofYazmin#1785 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerRuhi#1870 in the U.S.Spiritual; of the soulAzara#1977 in the U.S.FireIman#2084 in the U.S.FaithRazan#2179 in the U.S.Calm, composed, stoic, graveRaha#2257 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happinessZena#2273 in the U.S.hospitable, welcoming of strangersZarina#2340 in the U.S.gold, goldenZari#2377 in the U.S.gold, gildedSima#2452 in the U.S.sky, treasure, signNazly#2492 in the U.S.coy, delicate, charmingJazmyn#2513 in the U.S.jasmine flowerRoya#2808 in the U.S.DreamKierra#2983 in the U.S.Variant of Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic word ciar meaning dark, black-haired, or dusky.Kyrah#2987 in the U.S.Variant of Kyra, from the Persian Cyrus root meaning sun or throne.Jasper#3186 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated witRoxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', oDariela#3279 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Dariel/Darío, ultimately from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'poDarya#3280 in the U.S.Sea, large river; from the Persian word daryaRoxanna#3313 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian RoshanakRoxie#3314 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'Sahar#3363 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as wellArzoyi#3383 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; most plausibly related to Persian and Pashto arzu/arzo, 'wish, hope, longiMahsa#3466 in the U.S.Like the moon, moon-like; from Persian mah, 'moon', with the suffix -sa, 'like'Cyra#3511 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sightedMahnoor#3540 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'Lilac#3603 in the U.S.The fragrant spring shrub and its pale purple color; from Persian nilak via Arabic and French, Mehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, beloveSaroya#3679 in the U.S.Variant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic ThurayyaSuhana#3681 in the U.S.Pleasant, beautiful, charming, delightful; from Hindi/Urdu suhana, of Persian-influenced vocabuJaslynn#3713 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jas/Jasmine (Persian yasamin, 'jasmine flower') with -lynn, 'lake'Darianna#3759 in the U.S.Elaboration of Daria — feminine of Darius, Persian 'possessor, holder of the good, wealthy' — wMeher#3851 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity MithraRawan#3859 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movemenShaya#3863 in the U.S.From Yeshaya/Shaya — a Yiddish pet form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' — also read in PersianDariyah#4048 in the U.S.-iyah styling linked to Persian Darya, 'sea, ocean' — also a modern melodic coinage; routes layKayani#4063 in the U.S.From Persian Kayani — the legendary royal dynasty of the Shahnameh; read 'royal, kingly'Meena#4083 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish' (a zodiac sign), and Persian mina, 'blue gemstone, enamel, heaven'Yazmine#4101 in the U.S.Spelling of Yasmin/Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, the fragrant jasmine flowerBahar#4118 in the U.S.From Persian bahar, 'spring, springtime; blossom' — the season of renewalKhushi#4146 in the U.S.From Hindi/Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight'Dilara#4207 in the U.S.From Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', plGhazal#4218 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic formMannat#4245 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Urdu mannat, 'a vow, a heartfelt prayer or wish made to God'Alizay#4281 in the U.S.From Urdu, often glossed 'a fragrant rose; happiness, joy'; precise root variesDarianny#4294 in the U.S.Modern Dominican coinage joining Daria/Darian ('possessor of good; sea') to the -anny ending; cEsti#4301 in the U.S.Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layeredKiyana#4324 in the U.S.From Persian Kiana, 'the universe, cosmos; elements' (also a Hawaiian-styled and Diana echo); rJasmyn#4404 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Jasmine — from Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flowerKiani#4413 in the U.S.From Persian kiani, 'royal, kingly' (the Kianian dynasty); also a Hawaiian-styled name; routes Mehreen#4424 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'Paradise#4433 in the U.S.From the word paradise — from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden', via Greek paradeisos — Etty#4486 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layeredEzme#4487 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved'; also linked to Persian 'emeraldNazli#4615 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy, delicate, graceful; coquettish, tender'Lemon#4713 in the U.S.From the word lemon — via Persian limun — the bright, tart yellow citrus fruitSaba#4741 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)'; also Saba, the kingdom of Taj#4749 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic taj, 'a crown' (as in Taj Mahal, 'Crown Palace'); here for girlsAzure#4773 in the U.S.From the word azure — via Old French azur and Persian lazhuward, the bright sky-blue color (andJaslene#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jasmine (the fragrant flower, Persian yasmin) with the -lene ending; noJazleen#4808 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jazmin (the jasmine flower) with the -leen ending; no single fixed rootDarah#4907 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'Sadaf#4987 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'Nihan#5091 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nihan, 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also linked to 'the infinite, the bounParisa#5096 in the U.S.From Persian parisa, 'like a fairy, fairy-like' (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel')Raahi#5098 in the U.S.From Hindi/Persian rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a journey' (from rah, 'a path, a way')Yazlin#5127 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Yaz- sound (echoing Yasmin, 'jasmine', and Yaz, 'spring', Turkish) to Yazlyn#5128 in the U.S.-lyn spelling of Yazlin — a modern coinage joining a Yaz- sound (echoing Yasmin, 'jasmine') to Zuleyka#5132 in the U.S.Spelling of Zuleika/Zulaykha — from Persian/Arabic, 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' (the wife Asal#5157 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic asal, 'honey; sweetness'Elahi#5174 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' (a devotional word); here for girlsJazlin#5193 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin en
Persian Boy Names
Jasper#129 in the U.S.Treasurer; bringer of treasure — from Persian Gaspar (one who guards treasure), via GreekCyrus#268 in the U.S.Sun; far-sighted; possibly throne or youngKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Kyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like tDario#760 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or maintains goodness well; the Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from Darius#788 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or he who upholds good; from Old Persian Darayavahush, combining daraya mCasper#924 in the U.S.From Persian Gaspar or Gushnasaph, meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasury; one of the tradDarian#928 in the U.S.Variant of Darius, from Old Persian Dārayavahush, composed of daraya (to hold, to maintain) andArian#965 in the U.S.From Welsh arian meaning silver or money, a classic Welsh name; also related to Persian and SanKashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaDarien#1247 in the U.S.Gift; he who upholds the goodArman#1293 in the U.S.Wish, desire, aspirationKiyan#1383 in the U.S.King, royal, of the Kayanian dynastyArmon#1453 in the U.S.High place, fortress, castleArmaan#1587 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Mahdi#1600 in the U.S.From Arabic 'mahdi', 'the (rightly) guided one', a figure in Islamic eschatology.Hadi#1609 in the U.S.Leader, guideZorawar#1718 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Aziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedShayan#1758 in the U.S.Worthy, deserving, suitableAbbas#1872 in the U.S.AustereZaviyar#2023 in the U.S.Modern Persianate compound, commonly 'brave companion': Persian zavi 'courage' + yar 'friend'Salman#2067 in the U.S.SafeArvin#2113 in the U.S.EagleYounes#2183 in the U.S.DoveArsalan#2184 in the U.S.LionCy#2339 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from GreDerian#2371 in the U.S.Gift; present; from Persian derian (gift) or possibly a variant of Dorian (Greek: from Doris/DoCiro#2394 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) oSahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)Akram#2549 in the U.S.Most generousGaspar#2638 in the U.S.treasurer / bringer of treasureSalaar#2653 in the U.S.leader, commanderDarion#2710 in the U.S.possessing goodness (variant of Darius)Kamran#2759 in the U.S.Successful, prosperous, fortunateAhad#2781 in the U.S.One, unique, matchlessAriyan#2827 in the U.S.Origin uncertainYasser#2903 in the U.S.Easy, wealthyKayan#3067 in the U.S.A Persian name from the ancient Kayan dynasty of Iranian mythology, meaning royal or kingly; asKayvon#3117 in the U.S.From Persian Kayvan (also Keivan), the Persian name for the planet Saturn, also interpreted as Reza#3138 in the U.S.From Arabic riḍā (رضا), meaning 'contentment,' 'satisfaction,' or 'divine approval'; widely useKiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic contextRehan#3195 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasingArio#3212 in the U.S.Noble, of Aryan or noble lineage; related to Persian Arya meaning nobleJahan#3235 in the U.S.World, universe; from Persian jahan, famous from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 'King of the WoEhsan#3279 in the U.S.Benevolence, doing what is beautiful and good; from Arabic ihsan, a core spiritual concept, belFarid#3281 in the U.S.Unique, singular, unrivaled — like a solitary precious gem; a classical Arabic and Persian nameKavon#3293 in the U.S.Modern American name in the Ka- plus -von pattern, with echoes of Irish Cavan, 'hollow place', Darrius#3333 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' Shahzain#3373 in the U.S.Modern Pakistani compound of Persian shah, 'king', and Arabic zain, 'beauty, grace' — read as 'Arish#3389 in the U.S.Modern South Asian name (also spelled Aarish) with popular glosses including 'first ray of sunlAyaz#3453 in the U.S.Frost, dry cold, the clear cold night breeze; a Turkish-Persian name immortalized by Sultan MahBenyamin#3455 in the U.S.Son of the right hand, son of the south; the transliteration of Benjamin closest to Hebrew BinyDara#3525 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrDarin#3526 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posseAzure#3603 in the U.S.From the English/French word azure — ultimately Persian lazward, the blue stone lapis lazuli — Keyan#3639 in the U.S.From Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal' (the legendary Kayanian dynasty); also a modern spelliMehtab#3649 in the U.S.From Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'Ruhaan#3665 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' — 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kDarrion#3704 in the U.S.Modern elaboration in the Darius/Darren family — Darius from Persian, 'possessor, wealthy' — wiMihir#3736 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihira, 'the sun' — borrowed anciently from Persian Mithra, god of lightRoshan#3754 in the U.S.From Persian roshan, 'bright, shining, luminous' — light across Persian and South Asian useSalar#3866 in the U.S.From Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the sipah-salar led armiesKavir#3922 in the U.S.From Persian kavir, 'salt desert' (the Dasht-e Kavir) — with Kabir, 'great', and the poet in ecMehdi#3939 in the U.S.Persian/Maghrebi form of Mahdi — 'the guided one' — eschatology's awaited guideMehran#3940 in the U.S.From Persian Mehr (Mithra, 'sun/kindness') plus -an — a noble Sasanian houseArshan#3981 in the U.S.From Persian Arshan, 'strong, manly, a brave hero' — an ancient Achaemenid nameJoon#4121 in the U.S.Korean name element jun, 'handsome, talented'; also Persian joon, 'dear, life'; routes layeredLadarius#4135 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a La- prefix to Darius (Persian, 'possessor of good/wealthy')Zarek#4181 in the U.S.Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the Danyal#4207 in the U.S.Turkish/Persian form of Daniel — Hebrew, 'God is my judge'; a prophetJahani#4231 in the U.S.From Persian jahani, 'of the world, worldly' (from jahan, 'world'); also a modern Ja- coinage; Jazper#4238 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (a Magi name), and the speckled jasper gemMagic#4264 in the U.S.From the word magic — Greek magike, from Old Persian magus (a priest/sorcerer) — enchantmentRohaan#4286 in the U.S.Spelling of Rohan — Sanskrit, 'ascending, growing'; also Persian/Arabic, 'soul, spiritual'; rouAzar#4318 in the U.S.From Persian azar, 'fire' — also the ninth month of the Persian calendar; here for boysCan#4324 in the U.S.From Turkish can, 'life, soul, spirit; dear one' (from Persian jan)Nihaal#4505 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Persian nihal, 'content, happy; a new sapling/young plant'Jahaan#4611 in the U.S.From Persian jahan, 'the world, the universe'Zoravar#4688 in the U.S.From Armenian/Persian zoravar, 'powerful, mighty; a general, commander, military leader'Aria#4703 in the U.S.From Persian Arya/Aria, 'noble; of the Aryan (Iranian) people'; a popular Persian boys' name; rArshiv#4706 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Arsh ('sky, throne, the highest heaven', Arabic/Persian) and Shiv; constAzad#4708 in the U.S.From Persian azad, 'free, liberated, independent; noble'Daryan#4723 in the U.S.Spelling of Darian/Darius — from Old Persian Daryavush, 'possessor, holder of the good; wealthyJiyaan#4772 in the U.S.From Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'; also linked to Sanskrit jiva, 'lJiyan#4773 in the U.S.From Kurdish/Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'Jorawar#4775 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'Parsa#4821 in the U.S.From Persian parsa, 'pious, devout, abstinent; a Persian, of Persia'Shaheen#4839 in the U.S.From Persian shahin, 'a royal falcon, a peregrine falcon' (a symbol of nobility and freedom)Syris#4845 in the U.S.Y-spelling echoing Cyrus — from Old Persian Kurush, possibly 'sun' or 'lord'; routes layeredZohaan#4866 in the U.S.Modern name, often glossed 'a gift from God' or 'a leader/commander' (linked to Persian/Arabic Darrian#4905 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Darian/Darius — from Old Persian Daryavush, 'possessor, holder of the goodHimmat#4931 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi himmat, 'courage, valor, bravery; ambition, resolve'Jadarius#4938 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Darius ('possessor, holder of the good; wealthy'); no Keyvon#4960 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kevon/Kevin ('handsome, kind') and the Persian Keyvan ('Saturn'); no sinJesper#5124 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Jasper/Casper — from Persian, 'treasurer; bringer of treasure' (oneMir#5163 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic mir (a short form of amir), 'a prince, a chief, a commander/leader'Tigran#5202 in the U.S.From Armenian/Persian Tigran, 'a great king' (the kings Tigranes; possibly linked to 'a tiger'
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