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Yazdan

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Pronounced yaz-DAHN /jɑzˈdɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian Yazdan, 'God; the divine; the good/divine beings' (in Zoroastrian and Persian tradition)Medium

In 30 seconds: God; the divine: Yazdan is Persian for 'God; the divine'. Devout, strong, and warm (said 'yaz-DAHN').

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian Yazdan, 'God; the divine; the good/divine beings' (in Zoroastrian and Persian tradition)

U.S. rank (2025)#7173 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

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

Yazdan comes from Persian Yazdan, 'God; the divine; the good divine beings' (in Zoroastrian thought, the yazatas, the radiant beings worthy of worship; later, 'God' itself). A devout, strong name across Iran and the Persian world (said 'yaz-DAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, God-and-the-divine at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Yazdan means 'God; the divine' in Persian (in Zoroastrian tradition, the good divine beings, the yazatas) — a devout, strong name across the Persian world (said 'yaz-DAHN').

Overall data confidence 75%

Persian references — Yazdan — etymology

Variations

YazdaanIzad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yazdan mean?

Yazdan is Persian for 'God; the divine; the good divine beings'.

How do you pronounce Yazdan?

It's said yaz-DAHN /jɑzˈdɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yazdan a boy or girl name?

Yazdan is a boy's name.

How popular is Yazdan?

Yazdan is a rare name in the U.S.