Persian Baby Names

Arabic · Variant of Layla, from Arabic meaning 'night,' popularized by romantic poetry.

Persian · From Persian 'ganzabara' meaning 'treasure bearer'; also one of the traditional names of the Three Magi.

Hebrew · Possibly from Persian 'stara' meaning 'star', or Hebrew 'hadassah' meaning 'myrtle'; biblical queen of Persia.

Indian · Arya comes from ancient Indo-Iranian roots meaning noble or honorable, and is used in both Indian and Persian traditions.

Persian · From Persian 'yasamin', the name of the fragrant flowering plant, symbolizing grace and elegance.

Persian · From Old Persian 'Kurush,' possibly meaning 'sun' or 'far-sighted,' borne by Cyrus the Great of Persia.

Arabic · From Arabic 'layla' meaning night or dark-haired beauty.

French · From Old French 'esmé' meaning 'esteemed' or 'loved'. Also linked to Persian meaning 'emerald'.

Arabic · Amiri comes from amir, meaning prince or commander, with Arabic and Persian usage.

Persian · Aylin is commonly used for 'moon halo' or 'moonlight,' and is often linked to Turkish and Persian usage.

Irish · Used in Irish as a form of Cian meaning "ancient," and in Persian with associations of kingship or realm.

Persian · From Persian meaning 'sun' or 'throne,' or Irish meaning 'dark one'; a multicultural classic.

Indian · Ariya is used from Arya roots meaning noble or honorable in Indo-Iranian traditions.

Arabic · Yara is used in Arabic and Persian traditions, often associated with meanings like "small butterfly," "friend," or "beloved."

German · Short form of Wilhelmina; also means love in German and fish in Indian languages.

Arabic · Leyla comes from Arabic and Persian tradition, meaning "night" or "dark beauty."

Latin · Caspian likely refers to the Caspian Sea, a place-based name with classical geographic roots.

Persian · A spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian, referring to the fragrant flower.

Italian · Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian meaning 'possessing goodness.'

Arabic · From Arabic nur, meaning "light" or "radiance."

Hebrew · Azari likely connects to Hebrew Azariah-style roots meaning "helped by God," though it also appears in Persian usage.

Irish · Kiana is used as a modern variant of names like Kian or Anna and is also linked to Persian forms meaning 'elements of nature' or 'royal.'

Greek · From Greek kyrios meaning "lord" or Persian meaning "sun" or "throne."

Arabic · Samira is an Arabic and Persian name meaning "companion in evening conversation" or "entertaining talker."

Persian · From Old Persian 'Darayavahush' meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'upholder of the good.'

Indian · Aryan comes from ancient Indo-Iranian roots meaning noble or honorable, with long use in Indian and Persian traditions.

Welsh · Arian can come from Welsh meaning "silver" or from Persian forms meaning "Aryan" or "noble."

Persian · Soraya comes from the Persian and Arabic form of the Pleiades, linking the name to a bright star cluster.

Persian · Yasmin comes from Persian by way of Arabic and means 'jasmine flower.'

Indian · A short modern name used in South Asian contexts, often tied to respect, nobility, or freshness.

Persian · Jazmine is a spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin, the fragrant flowering plant.

Persian · Darian is often linked to Darius, a Persian royal name meaning "possessing goodness" or "upholding good."

Persian · Variant of Jasper, traditionally linked to Persian 'gasbar' meaning treasurer or keeper of treasure.

Persian · A short Persian-influenced modern form, used as a personal name with no single fixed meaning in English usage.

Persian · Used in Turkish, Evren means "universe" or "cosmos," with older mythic dragon associations.

Indian · Variant of Kian, from Persian and Avestan roots meaning 'kings,' 'ancient,' or 'grace of God' in Indian usage.

Spanish · From Spanish and Latin 'vita' meaning 'life,' or Persian meaning 'found' or 'visible.'

Hebrew · Mordechai is a Hebrew biblical name from the Book of Esther, probably influenced by the Persian god-name Marduk.

Persian · Dariana is likely a feminine elaboration of Darius, from Persian roots meaning "to possess goodness" or "uphold."

Persian · Aslan is a name of Persian and Turkic use meaning lion.

Persian · From Persian and Arabic forms of jasmine, the fragrant flower name.

Japanese · Rumi is used in Japanese naming and is also famous through the Persian poet Rumi, giving it literary depth.

Indian · Used in South Asian naming with meanings such as peaceful or unique, and sometimes linked to Persian-inspired forms.

Persian · Sia is used as a short modern name and can relate to Persian roots meaning dark or black.

Persian · From Persian 'Roshanak' meaning dawn or bright star; borne by the wife of Alexander the Great.

Indian · Kashmir comes from the South Asian region name, giving it a strong place-based and cultural association.

Indian · Used in Indian and Persian contexts, often linked to worship, devotion, or sacred prayer.

Persian · Jasmin comes from Persian via French, referring to the fragrant jasmine flower.

Arabic · A short modern name used in several traditions, often linked with brightness, abundance, or grace.

Arabic · Taj comes from Arabic and Persian, meaning "crown."