654 Persian Boy Names From Iran

Persian baby boy names are unique and melodious as they draw inspiration from Persian literature, which is rich and a source of beautiful names for boys and girls. Some names, though derived from the Arabic language, have Persian origin. This is due to the Muslim Arab conquest of Iran, which can be traced back all the way to the seventh century. The Muslim Arab conquest had a permanent impact where thousands of Arabic words have entered the Persian language, including the Arabic alphabet.

Over the years, the influence of the Arabic-Islamic culture grew and it could be apparent in the usage of names. There is an increased use of Arabic names, specifically those related to Arabic heroes, among the Persian community and it continues to this day (1). According to Iranian naming customs, it is uncommon for them to have middle names. Instead, they prefer using two first names, such as a first name followed by an optional first name and a surname (2).

Persian culture, which includes specific naming traditions, has changed with globalization. Persian names are distinctive because they can reflect the family’s background and distinguish between conservative and progressive households. Conservative families may opt for names that have strong religious connotations, while progressive families may choose classic Persian names  (2). Some parents pick traditional names from books like Shahnameh; others prefer modern names inspired by Arabic Christians.

Persian baby boy names can be based on different characters from old Persian literary texts or may be chosen because the child is thought to carry the reputation of a prominent individual. Some common male Persian names include Koorush, Arash, Kamran, Abtin, and Dariush (2). The extensive list of Persian baby boy names in this post will help you decide the best name for your little prince.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Cyrus		Boy	Sun; Lord; Young; Hero
Kian		Boy	Ancient; Grace of God; Enduring one; King; Realm
Darius		Boy	Possessing goodness
Mohammad		Boy	Praised; Commendable
Dario		Boy	Possessing goodness
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Amiri		Boy	Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
Zahir		Boy	Clear; Manifest; To shine; Helper; Supporter
Yousef		Boy	Jehovah increases
Ahmir		Boy	Commander; Prince; Immortal; Boss; Leader; Crown; A sheaf of grain, barley, wheat
Aayan		Boy	Long night; God's gift; Watchful
Arman		Boy	Desire; Hope; Wish; From Armenia; Roman
Yasin		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Syrus		Boy	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Like sun
Yazan		Boy	A determined man; A Himyarite king
Zohan		Boy	Gift; Prayer; Gift of god; God's grace
Mahdi		Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance
Kamran		Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Prosperous
Muhammed		Boy	Praised; Praiseworthy; Commendable
Tyrus		Unisex	Land of Eoghan; Young; Rock; Thunder
Jawad		Boy	Generous
Ahad		Boy	One; Unique; Matchless
Kamal		Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Yusef		Boy	He will add
Abbas		Boy	Austere; Lion
Ariyan		Boy	Noble; Aryan
Ayoub		Boy	Other name of Job; Persecuted; Hated
Kam		Boy	Love; Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Crooked nose
Zade		Unisex	Son of; To increase
Zaden		Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase
Farhan		Boy	A happy and merry man
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Darrius		Boy	Possessing goodness
Jalil		Boy	Great; Exalted; Important
Rahim		Boy	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate
Abdallah		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Essa		Unisex	Star; Yahweh is salvation; Myrtle
Yasser		Girl	To be rich; To become easy
Ram		Boy	Pleasing; Charming; Exalted; Peace
Rohaan		Boy	Spiritual; Kindhearted
Zorawar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior; Strong leader
Shayaan		Boy	Worthy; Successful; Intelligent
Farid		Boy	A unique personality
Azure		Boy	Sky blue
Daniyal		Boy	God is a judge
Hamid		Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Aras		Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Hashem		Boy	Crusher; Breaker; The name
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Younes		Unisex	Dove
Azad		Boy	An independent and free person
Majid		Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Mehran		Boy	A kind and affectionate person; Sun
Sharif		Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Ashraf		Boy	Honorable; Nobler; Noble; Kind; Excellent
Kavir		Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Desert
Mousa		Boy	Drawn from the water; Son; Deliver
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Danial		Boy	God is my judge
Edris		Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Azar		Boy	Scarlet; Fire; Ninth month in Persian solar year
Haadi		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Mir		Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Sartaj		Boy	Head; Crown; Leader; Chief
Arish		Unisex	Structure that takes much effort to build; Wise; Intelligent
Kyre		Unisex	Black; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Can		Boy	Soul; Life; Darling
Arash		Boy	Bear
Calil		Boy	Friend; Important; Exalted
Danyal		Boy	God is my judge
Mateen		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Rahman		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Shaheen		Boy	Falcon, Hawk
Caspar		Boy	Treasurer
Emad		Boy	Support; Pillar; Firmness; Steadiness; Strength
Matin		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Kasra		Unisex	King; Good reputation
Elahi		Unisex	My God; Divine; Celestial; Godly
Shah		Boy	Monarch; King; Sovereign of Iran; Gentleman; Merchant
Sirus		Boy	Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Lord
Xerxes		Boy	Ruler over heroes
Arad		Unisex	An angel; Bronze
Elham		Boy	A beautiful inspiration
Khair		Boy	Good; Best; Wealth and prosperity
Mehdi		Boy	The guided one
Mert		Boy	Manly or man; Brave
Navid		Boy	Good news; Reward; Judgment
Salaar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Syris		Unisex	Sun
Daryan		Boy	City in East Azerbaijan; One who possesses goodness; Sea
Hussam		Unisex	Sword
Mirza		Boy	A nobleman with a high rank; A respected person; Prince; Commander
Mohsen		Boy	Beneficient
Rad		Boy	Thunder; Honest; Bounteous; Wheel; Advice
Akbar		Boy	The greatest
Yaser		Boy	To be rich; To become easy
Ata		Boy	Gift; One of the twins; Ancestor; Predecessor; You

Persian literature is a treasure trove for beautiful, distinctive names, and these Persian boy names are proof of it. They exhibit the result of a wondrous amalgamation of two cultures that have stood the test of time. Whether they are based on classic literary characters or religious concepts, they reflect the family’s background. No matter what you are looking for in a name, these traditional choices to contemporary inspirations are bound to dazzle you.