Origins

Persian names

The 90 most-given names of Persian origin in the US today.

  1. Jasperboy · From Latin Gaspar, perhaps from Hebrew gizbar meaning treasurer via Old Persian#142 · 2,804
  2. Esthergirl · Possibly from Hebrew or Persian meaning 'star'#139 · 2,277
  3. Arianagirl · From Persian/Greek 'Ariane', meaning 'very holy' or 'most holy'#75 · 2,219
  4. Aryagirl · From Sanskrit and Old Persian meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'#11 · 1,858
  5. Jasminegirl · From Persian 'yasamin', the name of the fragrant flowering plant#141 · 1,481
  6. Cyrusboy · Latinized form of Greek Kyros, from Old Persian Kurush#271 · 1,284
  7. Maryamgirl · Arabic and Persian form of Miriam/Mary#240 · 869
  8. Kiragirl · Feminine form of Cyrus (Old Persian, of uncertain meaning) or from Irish ciar ('black, dark')#226 · 801
  9. Kianboy · In Irish, variant of Cian meaning ancient or enduring#279 · 797
  10. Minagirl · Multiple origins: Persian for 'enamel/azure', German diminutive of Wilhelmina, Japanese with kanji-dependent meaning#583 · 491
  11. Jazmingirl · Spanish variant of Jasmine, from Persian 'yasamin' (jasmine flower), reaching Spanish via Arabic#141 · 395
  12. Kianagirl · Hawaiian form of Diana, associated with the moon goddess#554 · 366
  13. Darioboy · Italian/Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian 'Dārayavahush', meaning he who holds firm the good#711 · 339
  14. Kyragirl · Feminine form of Cyrus#226 · 329
  15. Dariusboy · Latinized form of Dārayavauš (Old Persian), meaning he who holds firm the good or kingly#695 · 322
  16. Sorayagirl · From Persian meaning 'the Pleiades' star cluster#652 · 313
  17. Ayragirl · Noble, honorable#516 · 276
  18. Aryanboy · From Sanskrit/Old Persian arya meaning 'noble'#476 · 275
  19. Yasmingirl · From Arabic/Persian Yasamin meaning 'jasmine flower'#437 · 269
  20. Rumiunisex · Japanese name with varied kanji meanings#1,072 · 256
  21. Casperboy · From Gaspar/Kaspar, possibly from Persian 'gizbar' (treasurer)#677 · 255
  22. Jazminegirl · Variant spelling of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin, the flowering plant#141 · 255
  23. Darianboy · Variant of Darius/Darian#623 · 254
  24. Arianboy · In Persian, from 'Arya' meaning 'noble'#476 · 238
  25. Mordechaiboy · Biblical name of possible Persian origin, connected to the god Marduk or meaning 'warrior'#749 · 238
  26. Daragirl · Irish: from 'Daire' meaning oak tree#977 · 207
  27. Darianagirl · Elaborated form of Daria (feminine of Darius, Old Persian 'he who holds firm the good') with suffix -ana#885 · 201
  28. Kiyanboy · Persian for 'kingly, royal' - from Kian kings of the Shahnameh Persian epic#279 · 200
  29. Yasminegirl · From Arabic and Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower'#437 · 196
  30. Roxannegirl · Greek form of Persian Roshanak: 'dawn, little star, bright'#1,066 · 170
  31. Armanboy · From Persian 'arman' meaning 'wish, hope' - classic name across Iran and Central Asia#608 · 168
  32. Jasmingirl · From Persian 'yasamin', the jasmine flower#141 · 155
  33. Anoragirl · Latin 'honor' via Irish Honora, also Persian 'pomegranate' - spotlighted by 2024 film Anora#998 · 144
  34. Saroyagirl · Modern American coinage inspired by Persian Soraya meaning 'princess' - rare and creative#1,204 · 143
  35. Estergirl · Cognate of Esther, from Persian 'star' - biblical name used across Europe and Latin America#139 · 134
  36. Yazmingirl · Spelling variant of Yasmin#437 · 126
  37. Yasmeengirl · Arabic/Persian variant of Yasmin, meaning 'jasmine flower'#437 · 121
  38. Azuragirl · From azure meaning 'sky-blue', via Old French from Persian 'lazward' - modern evocative color name#1,334 · 119
  39. Sarayagirl · Variant of Persian Soraya 'princess, Pleiades' - modern American spelling also linked to Hebrew Sarah#652 · 110
  40. Dariagirl · Feminine form of Darius, from Old Persian 'Dārayavahush' meaning 'he who holds firm the good'#1,167 · 107
  41. Yasminagirl · Persian 'yasmin' meaning jasmine flower, via Arabic Yasmina - elegant international form of Jasmine#1,449 · 107
  42. Armaanboy · From Persian 'wish, hope' - popular in Persian, Indian and Pakistani cultures#608 · 103
  43. Tajboy · From Arabic/Persian 'taj' meaning 'crown'#942 · 100
  44. Surigirl · Hebrew: princess#1,045 · 100
  45. Zaviyarboy · Modern Muslim name popular in Pakistan, often glossed as 'brave' - recent coinage, not classical#743 · 99
  46. Aryanagirl · Feminine form of Aryan#75 · 89
  47. Dashagirl · Russian diminutive of Daria meaning 'possessing goodness'#1,622 · 88
  48. Syrusboy · Variant spelling of Cyrus, from Persian 'kurush' (sun, throne) - modernized with Y#271 · 88
  49. Estygirl · Yiddish diminutive of Esther (Persian 'star') - familiar in Hasidic communities, now used alone#1,653 · 85
  50. Kasperboy · German and Scandinavian form of Caspar, from Persian meaning 'treasurer' - name of one of the Magi#677 · 84
  51. Zorawarboy · From Persian zor-avar meaning 'brave, powerful' - historic Sikh name of Guru Gobind Singh's son#1,544 · 83
  52. Jazmyngirl · Phonetic spelling of Jasmine, from Persian 'yasmin', the fragrant flowering plant#141 · 82
  53. Zarinagirl · From Persian 'zar' meaning 'golden' - also used as Bulgarian and Russian feminine name#1,742 · 79
  54. Sitaragirl · From Persian 'sitara' meaning 'star' - widely used in South Asia and Persian-speaking world#1,758 · 78
  55. Roxanagirl · From Persian Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'#1,235 · 77
  56. Royagirl · From Persian meaning dream, vision - beloved feminine name in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan#1,775 · 76
  57. Miranboy · From Persian/Kurdish 'miran' meaning 'princes, leaders' - also Slavic 'mir' for 'peace'#1,639 · 74
  58. Arminboy · German 'whole, universal' and Persian 'guardian' - ancient name of a Germanic chieftain#608 · 73
  59. Roxygirl · Short form of Roxanne, 'dawn, bright' - spunky standalone name since mid-20th century#1,839 · 72
  60. Mordecaiboy · From Hebrew Mordechai, possibly from Persian Marduk - biblical hero in the Book of Esther#749 · 70
  61. Taleengirl · Feminine name used in Armenian and Levantine families, often linked to 'palm' - graceful and melodic#1,875 · 70
  62. Arvinboy · From Persian meaning 'tested, experienced' - also Germanic 'eagle-friend'#1,703 · 68
  63. Shayanboy · From Persian meaning 'worthy, deserving' - widely used in Iran and South Asian diaspora#1,728 · 67
  64. Zarigirl · Persian 'golden, shimmering brocade' - modern feminine name evoking brightness and precious cloth#1,924 · 67
  65. Simagirl · Persian 'face'#1,970 · 65
  66. Mehergirl · Kindness, light or sun from Persian mehr - widely used in India and Pakistan#1,986 · 64
  67. Roxannagirl · From Persian 'Roshanak' meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'#1,235 · 60
  68. Keyonboy · Variant of Keon#1,420 · 59
  69. Sanayagirl · From Sanskrit/Persian meaning 'distinguished, eminent' - popular Parsi-Indian feminine name in India and diaspora#2,086 · 59
  70. Sayagirl · Japanese name meaning 'sheath' or quick - also Persian form with varied meanings across cultures#2,087 · 59
  71. Azureunisex · From English word for vivid sky-blue, via Old French azur from Persian - modern color name#4,929 · 58
  72. Nihalunisex · From Arabic 'nihal' meaning 'to drink, quench thirst' - also used in Persian, Turkish and Hindi with joyful connotations#7,183 · 54
  73. Mahnoorgirl · Persian mah plus Arabic nur meaning 'moonlight' - popular girls' name in Pakistan, India and diaspora#2,207 · 53
  74. Cyboy · Short form of Cyrus (Persian 'sun') and Cyril (Greek 'lordly') - now sometimes standalone#1,184 · 52
  75. Kayanunisex · From Persian Kayan, royal dynasty meaning 'kings' - also Arabic 'being, existence'#5,002 · 51
  76. Ayazboy · From Persian/Turkish meaning 'clear night air, frost' - historic name borne by a famed Ghaznavid general#2,040 · 50
  77. Kamranboy · Persian 'prosperous, fortunate, successful' - classic name in Iran, Pakistan and Central Asia#2,054 · 50
  78. Gurbaazboy · Punjabi Sikh name, 'Guru's hawk' - symbolizes bravery and loyalty in Sikh tradition#2,048 · 50
  79. Rezaboy · From Arabic rida meaning 'contentment' - widely used in Iran and across Muslim world#2,064 · 50
  80. Kyrahgirl · Modern American respelling of Kyra - from Persian Cyrus via Greek meaning 'sun-like'#226 · 49
  81. Dariannagirl · Modern American elaboration of Daria (Persian Darius: 'possessing good') + Anna - invented blend that rose in 2000s#885 · 48
  82. Daryagirl · Persian name meaning 'sea, ocean'#1,167 · 43
  83. Sahargirl · Arabic and Persian meaning dawn or morning - widely used across Middle East and South Asia#2,551 · 43
  84. Jahanboy · From Persian 'jahan' meaning 'world, universe' - widely used in Persian, Urdu and Hindi contexts#2,292 · 42
  85. Gasparboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Caspar (Persian: 'treasurer') - traditionally one of the Three Magi#2,372 · 40
  86. Tyrusboy · Modern American variant of Persian Cyrus ('sun, throne')#2,568 · 36
  87. Delaragirl · Persian 'del' heart + 'ara' adorning, heart's ornament#1,932 · 35
  88. Suhanagirl · Hindi-Urdu 'suhana' meaning 'pleasant, beautiful'#3,220 · 32
  89. Dilaragirl · From Persian meaning 'beloved, delight of the heart' - feminine name widely used in Turkey, Iran and Balkans#1,932 · 31
  90. Zavenboy · Armenian masculine name of Persian roots meaning courteous - long used in Armenian communities#3,041 · 29

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