Persian Names for Boys

Mahan

Persian

"moon"

A handsome and gentle sounding Persian name that would well across multiple cultures, Mahan means "moon". Also written as Mahaan, it is the name of several Iranian places, and might relate to a…

Mehar

Punjabi, Persian

"kindness"

A popular, unisex Punjabi name, used as a given name, a surname, and an honorary title. Also appearing as Mehr in Persian, it is a modern form of Mithra, associated with the Persian god of light and…

Parvaiz

Persian

"lucky, happy"

Parvaiz would certainly stand out in an American classroom.

Shiraz

Place name, Persian

"lion"

The name of a populous city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes, Shiraz is most notably used in Pakistan, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, one…

Sinbad

Persian literary name

When comedian David Atkins adopted this Arabian Nights-type name, it became almost feasible, but could lead to tough times in the schoolyard.

Almaz

Persian

"diamond"

Versatile and grounded, but with a bright, gemstone meaning, Almaz is a unisex option, ultimately derived from the Persian almās meaning "diamond". Connected to wealth and strength, to the month of…

Lazuli

Persian place name

Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…

Karen

Armenian

"high-value, precious"

As a feminine name, Karen's popularity has been tainted by the meme, tying it to a (usually) white, middle-class, middle-aged white woman displaying entitled behaviour and wanting to speak to the…

Iltimas

Azerbaijani

"request, appeal"

Alternatively transliterated as İltimas (with the dotted İ) or as Eltemas, this Azerbaijani name has its origins in Persian, from which it means "supplication", "appeal", or "request". Used as the…

Daric

Daric is a masculine name with ancient Persian origins. It derives from the Old Persian name 'Dārayavahush' (Darius), meaning 'he who holds firm the good.' Historically, the 'daric' was also a gold…

Naviyd

Persian, variation of Naveed

"good news"

Usher put this spin on an attractive and popular Iranian name when he chose it for his son.

Alisher

Persian; Turkish; Kazakh; Uzbek

"lofty, sublime + lion; brave prince"

A name of Persian, Turkish, Kazakh, and Uzbek origin, Alisher can be considered a compound name, blending the popular Arabic name Ali with the Persian shir meaning "sublime lion", or a purely Persian…

Gohar

Armenian. Urdu, Persian

"gemstone, jewel"

A unisex choice with a sparkly, gemstone meaning, Gohar derives from the Persian word for jewel. While it is used predominantly for girls in Iran and Armenia, it leans masculine in Pakistan. The…

Angaros

Persian, courier

Angaros is a rarely used unisex name related to Angel.

Bomi

Persian, Sanskrit

"native, local; earth, soil"

The middle name of singer Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bomi Bulsara) and his father's first name, this name may be derived from the Persian word for "native" or "local" or it could come from the…

Akhtar

Persian

"star"

Used as a given name and a surname, Akhtar is a celestial choice with a grounded feel. Used among Persian, Punjabi, Urdu, Pashto, and Bengali speakers, it means "star", though if you follow its…

Abán

Persian

"clearer"

A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.

Tamerlaine

Turkic, Mongol

"iron"

Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.