121 Parsi Baby Names With Profound Meanings

If you're expecting a baby and looking for a unique name with cultural significance, Parsi baby names might be just what you need. Parsis, the Iranian Zoroastrian's descendants, are the micro-minority community in India. They originally came from the Iranian region of Pars and fled religious persecution to settle in India. Due to centuries of separation, present-day Parsis and Iranian Zoroastrians may speak different languages, follow distinct religious calendars, and observe different ritual practices (1). Nevertheless, these peace-loving people mainly select Persian names for first names, such as Godrej, Tata, and Sorab, mainly to preserve their identity. While most Indian surnames reflect the lineage or caste, Parsi surnames reflect their business or occupation, with some surnames ending with ‘wala.’ This is primarily due to the influence of the British. But it wasn’t always the same. Until the middle of British rule, Parsis followed the patronymic system for naming their children, in which the first name would be the chosen name and the second name would be the father’s name. In the 19th century, the Parsis adopted the European system of surnames, in which the family name would be handed down through the generations. This doesn’t mean the middle names or patronymic names aren’t in use. They are still in use, especially amongst traditional Parsi families. Parsi parents take great care in selecting meaningful names for their babies that reflect the community's heritage and spiritual values. For example, 'Porgav' signifies a boy with abundant cattle, representing wealth and prosperity. Likewise, the name 'Kerbanu' connotes a girl with remarkable strength and happiness within. Similarly, 'Sheherbaraz' conveys a sense of elevated status, indicating a person of high standing within the community. These names are just a few examples of how Parsi culture emphasizes the significance of names and their meanings. Below is our straightforward and comprehensive list of Parsi baby names with meaning in an easy-to-navigate format.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Anaisha		Boy	Day; Nightless; Sleepless
Kashmira		Girl	Beauty of Kashmir; From Kashmir
Abanhir		Girl	Possessing the essence of Aban
Chamani		Girl	The one who walks gracefully
Farud		Boy	One who is descending
Ferdows		Boy	He is like a paradise
Hoshedar		Boy	One who will be a savior in the future
Kiumars		Boy	First king of the Pishdadi dynasty
Shapur		Boy	He who is the son of a king; A prince
Aardburzin		Boy	Fire of exaltation; It's also the name of the son of the hero Framroz
Abadun		Boy	The one who is subordinated as a servant; A slave to God
Abarja		Boy	Something that is extremely strenuous
Abtum		Boy	The creator of plentiful waters
Adarbad		Boy	Protector of fire
Adarfiroz		Boy	Fire of victory in Zoroastrian religion
Adarfra		Boy	The fire of glory in Zoroastrian religion
Adargushnasp		Boy	Fire dedicated to a war stallion; An emblem of military strength
Adarhoshang		Boy	The fire of knowledge and intelligence
Adarmard		Boy	A man with extreme power
Adarvan		Boy	The protector of fire
Adorbad		Boy	A form of the religious writings of the Zarathushti religion.
Aflatun		Boy	A person who is mighty and powerful
Ahumstut		Boy	The one who prays the Ahu(nvar), which is Yatha Ahu Vairyo
Ahun		Boy	Of God; Pertaining to God
Anoshiruvan		Boy	One having an immortal soul
Aoshnar		Boy	A man of intellect; A variant of this name is Aoshanara
Arasti		Boy	Adorned
Arawaostra		Boy	One who possesses a white stallion
Ardafravash		Boy	The name of the holy spirit guardian in Zoroastrian religion
Ardakhoreh		Boy	A boy with holy and divine luster
Ardaviraf		Boy	The holy resplendent hero
Ardvan		Boy	The protector of holiness
Ardwahisht		Boy	Best holiness; One of the seven archangels
Arshama		Boy	A man with the might of a hero
Artavardiya		Boy	The doer of justice; One of the generals of Darius
Aspandad		Boy	Earth; Bountiful humility; The name of an angel
Atbin		Boy	Of water; Father of king Faridoon
Bahramchobin		Boy	One having a victorious club; The name of a celebrated Iranian general
Bakhtafrit		Boy	A man blessed with plentiful fortune
Chakhravat		Boy	The one possessing a chariot.
Chubin		Boy	One having a wooden club; Bat or mace; Nickname of the famous General Bahram of King Khusru Parvez who had a wooden club
Dadafarin		Boy	The one created by justice
Dadbandad		Boy	One who always conforms to the rules and regulations
Dadburzin		Boy	One who has been exalted by the law
Darazdast		Boy	Long handed
Dravasp		Boy	One who owns healthy horses; It's the name of an angel to whom Yasht IX is dedicated
Erezwa		Boy	One who is holy and righteous
Fardad		Boy	A man endowed with splendor
Faredun		Boy	Thrice strong
Farnbag		Boy	God's glory; The first sacred fire of Sassanian Iran
Gaodhasti		Boy	One who maintains animals
Gashtaham		Boy	Very strong; Name of King Naodar's valiant son
Gelshah		Boy	King of the Earth; Variant of Gayomard
Govad		Boy	The name of an angel presiding over wind; The name of the 22nd day of each month
Habub		Boy	One having good animals or cows; The family name of Jamasp
Hakhamanish		Boy	One with a friendly mind; The name of the fifth ancestor of Darius the Great
Isatvastra		Boy	The name of the eldest son of Zarathushtra; Voluntary agriculturist
Izadyar		Boy	A friend of God
Jahanabad		Boy	One who makes the world happy and prosper
Kayomars		Boy	Mortal life; Another form of Gayomard
Mahraspand		Boy	Holy word; The name of an angel; Name of the 29th day of the month
Narimanzadeh		Boy	Born of the Nariman family
Orvadasp		Boy	The one with swift horses
Porgav		Boy	The one having abundant cattle
Rointan		Boy	One having a body of brass
Sheherbaraz		Boy	The exalted person of the realm
Ardvisura		Girl	Brilliant waters
Aredetfredhi		Girl	The one having a righteous father or the mother of a future savior
Arenavachi		Girl	One who always speaks the truth
Armaiti		Girl	A woman filled with humility, piety and devotion; An archangel.
Armindokht		Girl	Daughter of garden; Eden's dweller
Artdokht		Girl	A righteous and obeying daughter
Aryenish		Girl	A girl belonging to a noble lineage
Bahmanbanu		Girl	A lady with a good mind and intellect
Banugushnasp		Girl	A woman who possesses a male horse.
Bostan		Girl	A place filled with fragrance; Garden; The name of a book by Sheikh Saadi
Dadhush		Girl	Someone who is born intelligent
Delafruz		Girl	A woman who is capable of kindling the heart
Delbahar		Girl	The heart of the spring season
Dinaz		Girl	A religious song or music
Dinbanu		Girl	A woman who is extremely attached to her faith
Farnaza		Girl	One who is learned and intelligent
Ferangiz		Girl	One with dazzling glory
Goharafrid		Girl	One created meticulously by nature
Gordafrid		Girl	A person created as a hero
Gordieh		Girl	The strong and mighty woman warrior
Gulandam		Girl	Having the form like a flower; Slender and delicate
Gulchehr		Girl	A woman having a countenance like a rose
Hormazbanu		Girl	A lady bearing the name of the Almighty.
Hufriya		Girl	A woman having much love in her heart
Hutosh		Girl	Well-formed
Iranbanu		Girl	The lady of Iran
Kerbanu		Girl	A girl with tremendous strength, power, and happiness in her heart
Mahchehr		Girl	A girl with features like the moon
Mahpaekar		Girl	A girl with a face like the moon.
Naztab		Girl	Shining grace; An epithet applied by Firdousi to Mushknaz
Nekdel		Girl	A person with a good heart
Parichehr		Girl	A girl with a face as beautiful as a fairy
Pouruchisti		Girl	A person full of wisdom; The name of Zarathushtra's daughter
Purgav		Girl	A woman possessing several cows

Infographic: Powerful Parsi Baby Names With Meanings

Parsi baby names are rich in significance and also pay homage to their vibrant culture and history. The infographic below presents Parsi baby names and their meanings, giving readers a fascinating glimpse into this ancient tradition. You may also bestow your child with a name that resonates with you.

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