Most Persian baby names originate from ancient Persian literature and mythology, such as the 10th-century epic known as the Shahnameh (Book of Kings). More modern Persian names reflect the diverse history of Iran, incorporating Arabic and Islamic influences.
Have a baby on the way? Consider these 50 bold and beautiful Persian baby names.
Popular Persian Baby Names for Girls
Here are some of the most popular Persian baby names for girls and their origins. Read through to see if any of them could be right for your child.
Adel
- Origin: Persian, German
- Meaning: Noble, nobility
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adal, Adelheidis, Adele
Aliyeh
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Heavens, highborn
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aaliyah, Alia, Aleah
Amira
- Origin: Persian, Hebrew, Arabic
- Meaning: Princess, treetop, proverb, or sheaf of corn
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amera
Baha
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Splendid
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Baja
Cassandan
- Origin: Persian, Indian
- Meaning: Unknown. (Cassandan was one of the wives of Cyrus the Great.)
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cassandra
Cyra
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Sun or throne, Lord
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cy, Cyrah
Dalileh
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Orchard, green field
- Alternate Spellings: Delilah
Dorri
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Beloved, adored
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dory, Dorry, Dori, Doris
Esther
- Origin: Persian, Hebrew
- Meaning: Star
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ester, Eszti, Eszter, Hester, Essie
Farva
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Crown, wealth
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Farwa
Gasperina
- Origin: Persian, Italian
- Meaning: Treasure
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Gasper
Hana
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Bliss
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hannah, Johana
Hestia
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Goddess of hearth and home
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hestya
Irsia
- Origin: Persian, Indian
- Meaning: Rainbow
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Irish, Irisha, Irsha, Irushi, Iresha
Jessamine
- Origin: Persian, French
- Meaning: Jasmine flower
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Yazmin, Jasmeen, Jessamyn
Khina
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Sweet voice
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kina
Laila
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Born at night or nightfall
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Layla, Laylah, Lailah
Malisa
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Honey bee
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Melissa, Lyssa, Lissa
Narda
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Fragrant
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Narges
Parisa
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Like a fairy
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pareesa, Parissa, Parysatis
Rahele
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Traveler
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rachelle, Rachele, Raheleh
Rana
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Glittering object, noticeable
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ronna, Rhana
Sadira
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Lotus Tree
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sedera, Sederah
Sara
- Origin: Persian, Hebrew
- Meaning: Princess
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sarah, Sarai
Popular Persian Names for Boys
Here are some of the most popular Persian baby names for boys, along with their origins and meanings.
Abbas
- Origin: Persian, Hebrew
- Meaning: Lion
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Abass, Abassi
Ahmad
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Greatly praised
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ahmet, Achmad, Ahmed
Bijan
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Hero
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Bizhan, Bijhan, Bejan
Cyrus
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Sun
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cyra, Cy, Ciro
Danyal
- Origin: Persian, Hebrew
- Meaning: God is my judge
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Daniel
Darius
- Origin: Persian, Greek
- Meaning: Kingly, rich
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dariuiosh, Dario
Eskander
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Defender of mankind
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Iskander, Askander, Skandar, Scandar
Farhad
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Suitor, a true and pure lover
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ferhad, Forhad, Ferhat, Farhaad, Ferhaad
Farouk
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Seer of truth
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Farrokh, Farooq, Faruq
Habib
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Loved one
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Habbib, Habeeb
Hafez
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Protector
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hafiz
Hassan
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Handsome
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hasan, Hassen
Jafar
- Origin: Persian, Arabic, Hindi
- Meaning: Stream
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jaffar, Jafer, Jaffer, Jafur
Jalil
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Revered
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jalal, Jaleel, Jahleel
Jasper
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Bringer of treasure
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Gaspar, Casper, Gaspard, Jaspar
Karim
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Noble
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kareem, Kerim, Karem
Kayvan
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Saturn (the planet)
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Keyvan
Majid
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Illustrious
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Majeed
Masoud
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Lucky
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Massoud, Massoude, Massudeh, Masood, Masʽud, Masud
Nariman
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Faith and brightness
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nairemanah
Nasim
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Fresh air
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Naseem
Sami
- Origin: Persian, Arabic
- Meaning: Elevated, sublime
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sammy
Shamil
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: The North Wind
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Shameel
Shayan
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Worthy
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Shaayan, Shayaan, Shaian
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