Persian Baby Names
Persian / Iranian / Farsi Boy and Girl Names
Boy Names
Girl Names
Persian / Iranian / Farsi Boy Names
Note: (A) in front of a name means that it has an Arabic origin
| Abbas (A) | Frowning, looking austere; also means lion |
| Abou-ali (A) | Name of a famous Iranian scientist and philosopher Aviccena |
| Abtin | A character in Shahnameh, Fereidoun’s father |
| Abesta | Avesta, Zoroastrian’s holy book |
| Adel (A) | Righteous |
| Afshar | Partner, Associate |
| Afshin | grandson of Kayānid king Kavād |
| Ahmad (A) | Most praiseworthy |
| Akbar (A) | Big |
| Alborz | Mountain range in northern Iran |
| Ali (A) | High; also Mohammad’s son-in-law |
| Alvand | celerity |
| Alidad | ??? |
| Amin (A) | Honest |
| Amir (A) | King, Emir |
| Amjad (A) | Most excellent, glorious |
| Anoush | Eternal |
| Anoushiravan | Name of a Persian king |
| Arad | Name of an angel |
| Aram | Quiet |
| Arash | A hero in Persian folklore (He sacrificed his life for Iran |
| Arastou | Aristotle |
| Ardalan | ??? |
| Ardavan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Ardeshir | A character in Shahnameh |
| Aref (A) | Wise, intelligent |
| Aria | Noble |
| Arian | Aryan |
| Ario | A commander of Dariush |
| Arjmand | Dear |
| Arman | Ideal, hope, aspiration |
| Armeen | A character in Shahnameh |
| Arsalan | Lion |
| Arsham | A character in Shahnameh |
| Arshia | Throne |
| Artin | Pure |
| Arvand | Nimble |
| Arya | Aryan |
| Arzhang | A character in Shahnameh |
| Asad (A) | Lion |
| Asghar (A) | Small |
| Ashkan | |
| Atash | Fire |
| Atila | Brave |
| Atropat | from Old Persian Athurpat, protected by fire |
| Aurang/Orang | Wisdom, understanding |
| Avesta | Zoroastrian’s holy book |
| Ayat (A) | Sign |
| Aydin/Aidin | Light |
| Azad | Free |
| Babak | A character in Shahnameh |
| Bahador | Brave |
| Bahamin | Spring |
| Bahman | Name of the 11th month of the Iranian calender |
| Bahram | A character in Shahnameh; also the planet Mars |
| Bamdad | Early Morning |
| Bameen | |
| Bamshad | |
| Barbod | Famous musician in Khosro Parviz court |
| Bardia | Name of a Prince |
| Bakhtiyar | Lucky |
| Baktash | A Kharazm king |
| Baqer (A) | Scarifier |
| Barat | Type of paper |
| Barman | Respectable |
| Barsam | A character in Shahnameh |
| Barzan | Greatness |
| Barzan | A group of people that lived in Barz |
| Barzin | A fire-temple in Persia |
| Bashir (A) | Messenger of good news |
| Basir (A) | Sighted |
| Behboud | Health |
| Behdad | Justice |
| Behnam | Reputable (someone with honorable name) |
| Behnia | Noble |
| Behnoud | Dear son |
| Behrad | |
| Behrang | Good color |
| Behrouz | Fortunate, lucky |
| Behshad | Happy |
| Behtash | Better |
| Behyad | Best memory |
| Behzad | |
| Benyamin | Benjamin |
| Bizhan/Bijan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Borhan (A) | Reason |
| Borna | Young, youthful |
| Borzoo | |
| Bozorgmehr | A character in Shahnameh |
| Changeez | Chengiz Khan |
| Chavosh | Singer |
| Chehrazar | Face like fire |
| Chekad | Peak, Summit |
| Cirrus/Cyrus | Kourosh, first king of Iran |
| Dadbeh | |
| Dadmehr | Lover of Justice |
| Dadvar | Judge |
| Damoun | Plain, Field |
| Dana | Wise |
| DaAnesh | Knowledge |
| Daniyal | Daniel |
| Danush | |
| Danyar | Knowlegable |
| Dara | Wealthy; also a character in Shahnameh |
| Darab | A character in Shahnameh |
| Dariya | Owner |
| Dariush/Daryush | Name of Persian king |
| Dastan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Davar | Judge |
| Davood | David |
| Ebi (A) | Paternal |
| Ebrahim (A) | Abraham |
| Ehsan (A) | Goodness |
| Emad (A) | Confidence |
| Esfandyar/Esfandiar | A character in Shahnameh |
| Esmaeel (A) | Ishmael (son of Abraham) |
| Faramarz | A character in Shahnameh |
| Faraz | Above, up, upon, on the top |
| Farbod | Right, orthodox |
| Fardad | |
| Fardin | |
| Farhad | A character in Shahnameh |
| Farhan | Happy |
| Farhang | Good-breeding |
| Fariborz | A character in Shahnameh |
| Farid | Unique |
| Farjad | Excellent, eminent in learning |
| Farjam | End |
| Farnam | Best name |
| Farrokh | Happy, fortunate |
| Farrokhzad | Happily born |
| Farshad | Happy |
| Farshid/Farsheed | |
| Farzad | Splendid birth |
| Farzam | Worthy, befitting |
| Farzan | Wise |
| Farzin/Farzeen | Learned |
| Ferdows | Paradise |
| Fereydoon | A character in Shahnameh |
| Firouz | Victorious |
| Foad | Heart |
| Foroohar | Essence |
| Foroud/Forood | A character in Shahnameh |
| Garshasb | A character in Shahnameh |
| Gashtasb | Father of Dariush Persian king |
| Giv | A character in Shahnameh |
| Ghader (A) | Powerfull |
| Ghasem (A) | Divider |
| Ghobad | A character in Shahnameh |
| Goshtasb | A character in Shahnameh |
| Goudarz | A character in Shahnameh |
| Habib (A) | Friend |
| Hadi (A) | Guide, leader |
| Hafez | Protector |
| Hamed (A) | A praiser |
| Hami | Protector, defender |
| Hamid (A) | Praiseworthy |
| Hamzeh (A) | Lion |
| Hanif (A) | Honest |
| Hashem (A) | Refringent |
| Hassan (A) | Good |
| Hatam (A) | Judge |
| Hatef (A) | Call |
| Hazhir | A character in shahnameh |
| Hedayat | Guide |
| Heerad/Hirad | Appearing fresh and healthy |
| Hemat (A) | Will |
| Hesam (A) | A sharp sword |
| Heydar (A) | Lion |
| Himan | Calm |
| Hirbod | Teacher |
| Hiwa/Hiva | Hope |
| Homayoon | Royal, fortunate |
| Hooman | |
| Hooman/Human | A character in Shahnameh |
| Hooshang | A character in Shahnameh |
| Hooshmand | Wise |
| Hooshyar | Wise |
| Hootan | |
| Hormoz | A character in Shahnameh |
| Hossein (A) | Good |
| Hoveyda | Clear |
| Iliya | God |
| Iraj | A character in Shahnameh |
| Iman | Faith |
| Jahandar | Possessor of the World |
| Jahangir | Conquerer of the World |
| Jahanshah | King/Emperor of the World |
| Jahed | Diligent |
| Jafar (A) | A river |
| Jalal (A) | Greatness |
| Jalil (A) | Great |
| Jamal (A) | Beauty |
| Jamshid | A character in Shahnameh, A king |
| Javad (A) | Liberal |
| Javeed | Living forever |
| Kabir/ Kabeer (A) | Great |
| Kambiz | Fortunate |
| Kambouziya | Son of Cyrus |
| Kamran | Successful, fortunate |
| Kamshad | Happy wish/desire |
| Kamyab | Victorious |
| Kamyar | Successful |
| Kamal | Perfection, excellence, completion, utmost level |
| Karen | A character in Shahnameh |
| Karim (A) | Generous |
| Kasra | A character in Shahnameh |
| Kaveh | A character in Shahnameh (a great hero) |
| Kavoos | A character in Shahnameh |
| Kavosh | Search |
| Kavyan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Key-ghobad | A character in Shahnameh |
| Keyhan | Universe, Cosmos |
| Key-kavous | A character in Shahnameh |
| Key-khosrow | A character in Shahnameh |
| Keyvan/Kayvan | World, universe |
| Khalil (A) | Friend |
| Khashayar | Name of a Persian king |
| Khayam (A) | Name of Iranian poet and mathematician |
| Khoda-dad | God-given |
| Khosrow | A character in Shahnameh |
| Kia | King, protecter, defender |
| Kiamehr | Kind king |
| Kian/Kiyan
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The kings; Surname of the 2nd dynasty of the Persian kings |
| Kianoosh | A character in Shahnameh |
| Kiarash | |
| Kiavash | Like King |
| Kiumars/Keyumars | A character in Shahnameh |
| Koohyar | |
| Koosha | Diligent |
| Kourosh | First king of Iran |
| Kouros |
| LohraAsb | A character in shahnameh |
| Mahan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Makan | |
| Mahbod | |
| Mahmood/Mahmoud (A) | Praised |
| Mahnam | Face like moon |
| Mahram | Fortunate |
| Mahyar | A character in Shahnameh |
| Majid (A) | Great, honourable |
| Manee/Mani | A painter who later claimed to be a prophet |
| Manouchehr | A character in Shahnameh |
| Mansoor (A) | Defended, protected by God |
| Masih | Christ |
| Massoud (A) | Fortunate, prosperous, happy |
| Matin | Placid |
| Mazda | Wise |
| Mazdak | A character in Shahnameh |
| Maziar | |
| Mehdi/Mahdi (A) | Guided |
| Mehrab | A character in Shahnameh |
| Mehrad | Chivalrous |
| Mehrak | A character in Shahnameh |
| Mehran | A character in Shahnameh |
| Mehrang | |
| Mehrbod | Kind |
| Mehrdad | Gift of the sun |
| Mehrzad | The offspring of the sun |
| Milad | Birth; Christmas |
| Misagh (A) | Vow |
| Mobin | Clear |
| Moein | Adjuvant |
| Mohammad (A) | Highly praised; also name of the Prophet of Islam |
| Mohsen (A) | One who does good |
| Mojtaba/Mujtaba (A) | Chosen |
| Morad | Desire, wish |
| Morteza (A) | Chosen |
| Mustafa (A) | Chosen |
| Nader (A) | Rare |
| Namdar | Famous |
| Namvar | Famous |
| Nariman | A character in Shahnameh (ZAl’s grandfather) |
| Naser (A) | Assister, friend |
| Nasir (A) | Helper |
| Navid | Glad tidings, good news |
| Nikan | Good |
| Niknam | Reputed |
| Nikzad | Good, Pure |
| Nima | Small |
| Niyoosha | A listener |
| Nouh | Noah |
| Nouri | Light |
| Noushzad | Happily born |
| Novin | New |
| Nozar | A character in shahnameh |
| Omid/Omeed | Hope |
| Orang | Throne |
| Panah | Gaurdian |
| Parham | Abraham |
| Parsa | Pure, chaste, devout, holy; Persian |
| Parsiya | Persian |
| Parviz | A character in Shahnameh |
| Pasha | A Turkish name meaning a lord |
| Paya | Indelible |
| Payam | Message |
| Pedram | Decent |
| Pendar | Thought |
| Pezhman/Pejman | Broken-hearted, sad |
| Puzhman/Pujman | Desire, wish |
| Peyman | Promise |
| Pezhvak | Echo, Reflection |
| Pirooz/Piruz | Victorious; also a character in Shahnameh |
| Pishro | Pioneer |
| Poulad | A character in Shahnameh |
| Pouriya | |
| Pouya | To search, searcher |
| Pouyan | Quester |
| Rad | Chivalrous |
| Radin | Tolerant, Noble |
| Radman | Generous |
| Radmehr | Generous like sun |
| Radvin | Chivalrous |
| Rahim (A) | Merciful |
| Rahman (A) | Kind |
| Rahmat (A) | Kindness |
| Rakhshan | Flashing |
| Raman | Docile |
| Rambod | |
| Ramin | |
| Ramsin | Musical instrument player |
| Ramtin | Famous musician in the Sassanid Dynasty |
| Ramyar | Shepherd |
| Rasam (A) | Painter |
| Rashid/Rasheed (A) | Brave |
| Rastin | True |
| Rayan | Clever |
| Rayka | Boy |
| Razhan | Kurdish name, sleeping |
| Reza (A) | Will, consent, resignation |
| Roham | A character in Shahnameh |
| Roozbeh | Fortunate |
| Rostam | A hero in Shahnameh |
| Sabalan | Name of mountain in Iran |
| Sadegh (A) | Sincere |
| Sadra/Sadri | Chief seat, judge |
| Saeed | Happy, prosperous, lucky |
| Salar | Leader |
| Sam | A character in Shahnameh (Rostam’s grandfather) |
| Salman (A) | Name of a friend of Ali |
| Saman | Home, welfare |
| Sami | High, Elevated |
| Samyar | Rich |
| Sanjar | Prince, emperor, king |
| Sarang | Type of bird |
| Sardar | Leader |
| Sasan | Founder of the Sasani dynasty |
| Sattar (A) | Concealer |
| Satyar | Avestan name |
| Saviz | Good-tempered |
| Sepehr | Sky |
| Seyhoun | Name of a river |
| Shahab | Shooting star, meteor |
| Sahand | Name of mountain in Iran |
| Shadmehr | Happiness |
| Shaham | Nible |
| Shahbaz | Royal falcon |
| Shaheen | Falcon |
| Shahkam | The king’s wish |
| Shahnam | Well known |
| Shahram | king Ram |
| Shahrdad | Gift of the city |
| Shahriar/Shahryar | The King |
| Shahrokh | Face of the king |
| Shahruz/Shahrooz | A great river |
| Shahsavar | Great rider |
| Shahyar | Friend of the king |
| Shapour | A character in Shahnameh |
| Shaya | Worthy |
| Shayan | Worthy, deserving, meriting |
| Shaygan | Excellent |
| Shervin/Sherveen | |
| Shirzad | Born by Lion |
| Shoja | Brave |
| Siamak | Black-haired man |
| Siavosh/Siavash | A character in Shahnameh |
| Sika | Type of tree |
| Sina (A) | Sinai |
| Sirvan | Camel driver |
| Sivan | Moon |
| Soheil (A) | Star |
| Sohrab | A character in Shahnameh (Rostam’s son) |
| Sorena | Parthian commander |
| Soroush/Sorush | Messenger angel |
| Taher (A) | Pure, chaste, clean |
| Tahmouress | Name of a Persian king |
| Tahmaseb | A character in Shahnameh |
| Tahmtan | A character in Shahnameh |
| Taqi/Taghi (A) | Pious |
| Tarokh | Abraham’s father |
| Tavana | Powerful, Strong |
| Taymaz | Stable |
| Teymour | |
| Tirdad | |
| Tofiq/Tofigh (A) | Success |
| Torab (A) | Soil |
| Toufan | Storm |
| Touraj/Tooraj | A character in Shahnameh |
| Vadood | Very kind |
| Vafa (A) | Loyalty, faithfulness |
| Vahid (A) | Unique |
| Varshasb | |
| Vishtasb |
| Yaghoub (A) | Jacob |
| Yahya (A) | John |
| Yamin (A) | Right |
| Yaser (A) | Left |
| Yashar | Persian-Azarbayjani origin meaning lives for ever |
| Yasin (A) | A chapter in Quran |
| Yavar | Helper |
| Youness (A) | Jonas |
| Yousef (A) | Joseph |
| Zagros | A mountain range in Iran |
| Zakaria | Zachary |
| Zal | A character in Shahnameh (Rostam’s father) |
| Zamyad | |
| Zand | |
| Zartosht | Zoroaster |
| Zarvan | A character in shahnameh |
| Zavosh | Jupiter |
| Zhaeez | Flame |
| Zhav | Pure |
| Zhiyan | Angry, Brave |
| Zhivar | Life |
| Zhiyar | Civilization |
| Zhoubin | Spear |
| Zia (A) | Light |
| Zirak | A character in Shahnameh |
Persian / Iranian / Farsi Girl Names
Note: (A) in front of a name means that it has an Arabic origin
| Adrina | Fiery |
| Afareen | Praise; also means to create |
| Afsaneh | A fairy tale |
| Afsar | Crown |
| Afshan | To sprinkle |
| Afsoon | Charm, spell, bewitchment |
| Aftab | Sun |
| Aghigh (A) | Name of a stone |
| Ahou/Ahoo | Deer |
| Akhtar | Star; also name of a flower |
| Akram (A) | Honourable; great |
| Alaleh | A flower |
| Ana | Mother |
| Anahita | Goddess of water |
| Andisheh | Thought |
| Anita | Kindness |
| Anusheh/Anoosheh | Happy, fortunate |
| Ara | Ornament, decoration |
| Aram | Calm |
| Arezoo | Wish |
| Arghavan | Redish Purple |
| Armaghan | Gift |
| Ashraf (A) | Nobler or Noblest |
| Asa | Like, similar to |
| Asal | Honey |
| Aseman | Sky |
| Assieh | The name of Pharoah’s wife who educated Moses |
| Atefeh (A) | Affection |
| Atena | Goddess of Art |
| Atifeh (A) | |
| Atiyeh | Future |
| Atoosa | Name of an Iranian princess |
| Atrin | Fiery |
| Atrina | Fiery |
| Atrisa | Like fire |
| Ava | Voice,call |
| Avin | Pure |
| Avizeh | A pendant |
| Ayda | Type of plant |
| Aynaz | Beautiful moon |
| Aysan | Like moon |
| Azadeh | Free |
| Azin | Accessories (usually jewlery) |
| Azita | Name of an Iranian princess |
| Azar | Fire, 9th month of the Iranian calendar |
| Azarakhsh | Lightning |
| Bahar | Spring (season) |
| Baharak | Small Spring (season) |
| Bahareh | Someone who brings the spring (or a sprint flower) |
| Bahamin/Bahameen | Spring |
| Banafsheh | A flower (Violet) |
| Banou | Lady |
| Baran | Rain |
| Beeta/Bita | Unique |
| Behnaz | Best coquetry |
| Behrokh | Best face |
| Behbaha | Best price |
| Behshid | Lighting |
| Bolour | Crystal |
| Bousseh | Kiss |
| Chakameh | Poem |
| Chaman | Grass, Lawn |
| Chehreh | Face |
| Dalia | Dahlia |
| Dania | Coriander |
| Darya | Sea |
| Dayana | Diana |
| Delaram | Quiet-hearted |
| Delbar | Charming, Sweetheart, heart-ravisher |
| Delkash | Fascinating, attractive |
| Deena/Dina | Dinah; also means judge |
| Dena | Name of a mountain peak in Iran |
| Derakhshan | Lighting |
| Diba | Type of silk |
| Donya | World |
| Dorna | Type of bird |
| Dorri | A sparkling star glittering like a gem |
| Dorsa | Like pearl |
| Ehteram (A) | Respect |
| Elaheh (A) | Goddess |
| Elham (A) | Inspiration, revelation |
| Elnaz | |
| Elsa | Like tribe |
| Erika | Name of a tree |
| Faezeh | Redeemed |
| Fahimeh | Right-minded |
| Fakhri (A) | Glory |
| Fakhteh | Cuckoo |
| Farah (A) | Joy, hapiness, cheerfulness |
| Farahnaz | Joy |
| Farangis | A female character in Shahnameh |
| Fardis | Paradise |
| Fariba | Charming, enticing |
| Farideh | Unique, precious |
| Farima | Charming |
| Farkhondeh | Happy, joyous |
| Farrin | Glorified |
| Farzaneh | Wise |
| Faranak | A character in Shahnameh, Fereidoun’s mother |
| Farnaz | Splendid coquetry, glorious coquetry |
| Farnia | Glory |
| Farnoush | Wisdom |
| Fataneh | Captivating |
| Fatemeh (A) | The name of Mohammad’s daughter |
| Fereshteh | Angel |
| Feryal | Having beautiful body |
| Fezeh (A) | Silver |
| Fila | Lover |
| Firouzeh/Feerouzeh | Turquoise |
| Fojan/Fozhan | A loud voice or sound |
| Forough | Brightness |
| Forouzan | Shining |
| Forouzandeh | Shining |
| Gelareh | Eyes |
| Ghamar | Moon |
| Ghamzeh | Coquetry |
| Ghassedak | A flower (Dandelion) |
| Ghazal | Gazelle |
| Ghazaleh | Gazelle |
| Ghodsi | Holy, sacred, angel |
| Ghoncheh | Bud of the flower |
| Gisou/Geesou | Women’s hair,ringlet,tress |
| Gita/Guita | A kind of song |
| Giti/Guiti | World, universe |
| Gohar | Jewelry |
| Golab | Rose water |
| Golbahar | Spring flower |
| Golchehreh | Face like a flower |
| Goli | Rose-colored, rosy |
| Golnar | Flower of the Pomegranate tree |
| Golnaz | Cute like a flower |
| Golnessa | |
| Golnoush | Flower |
| Golpari | |
| Golshan | A flower garden |
| Gordia | A female character in Shahnameh |
| Habibeh (A) | Beloved |
| Hadis (A) | Quote |
| Haideh (A) | Repentent |
| Hajar | Abraham’s wife |
| Haleh (A) | Halo |
| Halimeh (A) | Patient |
| Hamdam | Mate |
| Hamideh (A) | Praiseworthy |
| Hana | Hope |
| Hanieh (A) | Happy |
| Haranoush | Daughter of fire |
| Hastee/Hasti | Existence |
| Hediyeh | Gift |
| Helen | Helen |
| Helia | Sun |
| Hengameh | Uproar, wonder, marvel causing admiration |
| Hila | Name of a bird |
| Hoda (A) | |
| Homa | Phoenix, A bird from fables (symbolizes good omen) |
| Homeira (A) | |
| Hormat (A) | Honour |
| Houra (A) | Fairy |
| Houri | Fairy |
| Hourieh (A) | Beautiful woman |
| Iman (A) | Faith |
| Iran | Iran |
| Iran-dokht | Daughter of Iran |
| Jannat (A) | Paradise |
| Jamileh (A) | Excellent talents |
| Javaher (A) | Jewelry |
| Javaneh | Sprout, young |
| Jeyran | Deer |
| Kamand | Hair |
| Kamelia | Japonica |
| Karin | Far |
| Katayoun | A female character in Shahnameh |
| Kazhal | Beautiful with black eyes |
| Khadijeh (A) | Prophet Mohammad’s wife |
| Khandan | Smiling |
| Khatereh | Memory |
| Khavar | East |
| Khazra (A) | Green |
| Kheyzaran | Bamboo |
| Khorsheed | Sun |
| Khojassteh | Royal |
| Kiana | Nature |
| Kimiya | Alchemy |
| Kobra (A) | Major |
| Kowkab/Kokab (A) | Star, celestial body |
| Kosar | Name of a river |
| Ladan | A flower |
| Laleh | Tulip |
| Leyla/Laila/Leila (A) | Nocturnal |
| Leily/Layly/Laily | Nocturnal, one who does anything by night |
| Lida | |
| Lila | The lilac tree |
| Lily/Lili | A flower |
| Lina | Kind |
| Mahan | Beautiful like moon |
| Mahasti | The moon’s being |
| Mahboubeh | Beloved |
| Mahdokht | Daughter of the moon |
| Mahlagha/Mahlegha (A) | Face of the moon |
| Maheen/Mahin | Greatest |
| Mahgol/Mahgol | Moon flower |
| Mahour | Like moon |
| Mahrokh | Whose face is like the moon, beautiful |
| Mahkameh | |
| Mahla | Quiet |
| Mahnaz | The moon’s glory |
| Mahnoosh | |
| Mahsheed | Moon, moonlight |
| Mahsa | Like the moon |
| Mahta | Moon-like |
| Mahtab | Moonlight |
| Mahvash | Moon-like; a beauty |
| Mahya | Big |
| Malakeh | Queen |
| Maliheh (A) | Beautiful |
| Mana | Alike, similar; also name of a God |
| Mandana | Name of a princess |
| Manee/Mani | A painter who later claimed to be a prophet |
| Maneli | Name of a character in Nima Youshij’s Poem |
| Mania | Home |
| Manizheh | A legendary female character in Shahnameh |
| Maral | Deer |
| Marjan | Coral |
| Marjaneh | Coral |
| Marmar | Marble |
| Maryam/Mariam | A flower (Tuberose) |
| Marzieh (A) | Satisfactory, agreeable |
| Masoumeh (A) | Sinless, Innocent |
| Mastaneh | Drunken (More like joyful) |
| Mastoureh (A) | Veiled, chaste |
| Maya | Generous |
| Mehrangiz | To cause affection |
| Mehrbanou | Kind woman |
| Mehrnaz | The sun’s glory |
| Mehrnoosh | A Character in Shahnameh |
| Mehrsa | Like Sun |
| Mehrshid | Sun |
| Mehry | Sun; also Affectionate, kind |
| Melika | Type of plant |
| Melisa (A) | Name of a month |
| Melodi | Melody |
| Meshia | Butter made of sheep’s milk |
| Mihan | Biggest, Greatest |
| Mina | Enamel,blue glass(lapis lazuli) |
| Minoo | Paradise, heaven |
| Mitra | Name of a God/Goddess |
| Molouk (A) | Kings |
| Mozhgan | Eyelashes |
| Mozhdeh | Good news |
| Mona | Name of a God |
| Moneer/Monir (A) | Shining |
| Moneereh/Monireh (A) | Shining |
| Morvareed | Pearl |
| Nadereh (A) | Rare |
| Nadia | A woman with good voice |
| Naghmeh | Melody, song, tune |
| Najmeh (A) | Star |
| Nahal | A young plant |
| Naheed/Nahid | A star, the planet Venus |
| Nakisa | A musician in Khosro Parviz era |
| Nargess | A flower (Narcissus ) |
| Nargol | Pomegranate flower |
| Naseem/Nasim (A) | Breeze |
| Nastaran | A flower much like a wild rose |
| Nasreen/Nasrin | A flower (a wild rose) |
| Nava | Tune |
| Nayyer | Radiant |
| Nazafarin | Producing delight |
| Nazanin | Sweetheart |
| Nazgol | Cute flower |
| Nazhin | Name of a tree |
| Nazy | Cute |
| Nazilla | Cute |
| Negeen/Negin | The precious stone on a ring or other Jewlery |
| Negar | Sweetheart |
| Negah | Look |
| Neda | Voice, call |
| Neshat (A) | Joy |
| Niloufar | A flower (Water Lily) |
| Nika | Beautiful |
| Niki | Goodness |
| Nikoo/Nikou | Good, Beautiful |
| Nikta | Good |
| Niyayesh | Prayer |
| Niyoosha | A listener |
| Nona | Name of a month |
| Noor/Nour | Light |
| Noushin | Sweet |
| Noushafarin | Creator of joy |
| Nozhan | Loud voice |
| Oldooz | A Persian-Azerbaijani name meaning star |
| Omeed/Omid | Hope |
| Oranous | One of the 9 solar plannets |
| Orkideh | Orchid |
| Padideh | A phenomenon |
| Pania | Guardian |
| Paniz | Sugar |
| Parand | Silk |
| Parastoo | A bird (Swallow) |
| Pardis | Paradise |
| Paree/Pari | Fairy |
| Pareechehr | Having a face like a fairy (beautiful) |
| Pareerou | Having a face like a fairy (beautiful) |
| Pareesa/Parisa | Like a fairy |
| Parisan | Likea fairy |
| Pareevash | Fairy-faced |
| Pareeya | |
| Parto | Ray of light |
| Parvaneh | Butterfly |
| Parvin | Name of a constellation |
| Pegah | Dawn |
| Peymaneh | Wine cup |
| Peyvand | A joint, a connection |
| Pouneh/Pooneh | A flower |
| Poupak | A kind of bird |
| Pouran | A successor |
| Pouran-dokht | A female character in Shahnameh |
| Pouri | A successor |
| Rafat | Kindness |
| Raha | Free |
| Raheleh | Migrant |
| Rahil | Jacob’s wife |
| Rakhshan | Shining |
| Ramesh | Rest; cheerfulness |
| Ramina | Delight |
| Rana (A) | Elegant, of elegant stature |
| Ranika | Adorable |
| Rasa | Expressive |
| Rashin | Type of tree |
| Ravan | Soul, spirit |
| Raya | Thought |
| Rima/Reema | |
| Reyhan | Basil |
| Reyhaneh/Rayhaneh (A) | A flower |
| Rezvan | Paradise |
| Robabeh (A) | Name of an instrument |
| Rokhsareh | Face |
| Romina | Polished |
| Ronak | Bright |
| Ronika | Beautiful |
| Roshana | Light |
| Roshanak | Small light |
| Roudabeh | A character in ShahnAmeh (Rostam’s mother) |
| Rouh-angiz | Who brings happiness |
| Roxana/Roksana
|
light (in farsi roshanAi)
Name of a Iranian princess the reason Alexander The Great destroyed persepolis (so they say!) |
| Roya (A) | Dream, vision |
| Roz | Rose |
| Roza | Rose |
| Rozhin | Bright |
| Rozita | Rosetta |
| Saba (A) | Zephyr; a gentle breeze |
| Sadaf (A) | Sea Shell |
| Saeedeh (A) | Happy, prosperous, lucky |
| Sahar (A) | Dawn |
| Sahba | Wine |
| Sahel | Beach |
| Sahra | desert |
| Saghar | Wine cup |
| Saghi | Cupbearer |
| Salma (A) | Sweetheart |
| Salomeh | Salomeh |
| Sama (A) | Sky |
| Saman | Jasmin |
| Samaneh | Type of bird |
| Samila | |
| Samin/Sameen (A) | Precious, expensive |
| Samira | |
| Samireh (A) | Evening entertainments |
| Sana | Praise |
| Sana | Easy |
| Sanam (A) | Idol |
| Sanaz | A flower |
| Sara (A) | Sarah; also pure, excellent (applied to gold, ambergris, musk) |
| Sareh | Abraham’s wife |
| Sarina | Pure |
| Sarvenaz | Name of a tall, slender tree; also a beautiful woman |
| Sayeh | Shade, Shadow |
| Sedigheh (A) | Honest |
| Seema/Sima | Face |
| Seeta/Sita | |
| Sepeedeh/Sepideh | Dawn (the first appearance of light in the morning) |
| Setareh | Star |
| Setayesh | Praise |
| Shab-bou | Type of flower |
| Shabnam | Dew |
| Shadan | Happy, joyful |
| Shadee/Shadi | Happiness |
| Shadan | Happy |
| Shafagh | Twilight |
| Shaghayegh (A) | A flower (Poppy) |
| Shahdokht | King’s daughter |
| Shahin/Shaheen | Royal |
| Shahla | A dark-eyed woman |
| Shahzadeh | Princess |
| Shahnaz | The king’s loved/favorite one |
| Shahrbanou | Lady of the town (good) |
| Shahrnaz | The town’s loved/favorite one |
| Shahrzad | City-born |
| Shakiba | Patient |
| Shakila | Beautiful |
| Shalizeh | |
| Shamim | Fragrance |
| Shams | Sun |
| Shaneli | Famous |
| Sharareh | Single spark |
| Sharmin | Modest |
| Shaya | Worthy |
| Shayesteh | Worthy |
| Shayna | Cannabis |
| Sheefteh | Enamoured, fascinated, charmed, captivated |
| Shemshad | Boxtree |
| Sheyda | Lovesick |
| Sheeva/Shiva | Charming |
| Shiba | Fascinated |
| Shideh/Sheedeh | Bright, luminous; the sun |
| Shima | |
| Shirin/Shireen | Sweet; pleasant, gentle; delicate |
| Shirin-banoo | Sweet lady |
| Sholeh | Flame |
| Shohreh (A) | Famous |
| Shokat | Greatness |
| Shokoufeh | Blossom |
| Shokouh | Splendour; magnificence |
| Shouka | A kind of deer |
| Shour-angiz | Who brings excitement |
| Simin | Silvery, made of silver |
| Sogand | Oath, Pledge |
| Soghra (A) | Small |
| Sogol | Beloved |
| Soheila (A) | Star |
| Somayeh (A) | First female martyr in Islam |
| Soraya | Name of a constellation |
| Sotoudeh | Praised |
| Soudabeh | A legendary female character in Shahnameh |
| Soulmaz | A Persian-Azerbaijani name meaning never wilts |
| Souri/Suri | Red Rose |
| Sussan/Soussan | A flower, Lily of the valley |
| Souzan | Burning, flaming |
| Taban | Lighting |
| Tabasom | Smile |
| Tahereh (A) | Pure, chaste, clean |
| Tahmineh | A female character in Shahnameh,Rostam’s wife |
| Tala | Gold |
| Talat (A) | Face |
| Talayeh (A) | Golden ray of sun; also advance-guard |
| Tandis | Statue |
| Tania | Ability |
| Tanin | Echo |
| Tannaz (A) | Coquettish |
| Tara | Star |
| Taraneh | Song |
| Taranom | Song |
| Tarlan | Beautiful |
| Tarsa | A worshipper of fire; also a Christian |
| Tavous | Peacock |
| Tayyebeh (A) | Good deed |
| Teena/Tina | Clay |
| Termeh | Type of cloth |
| Tiam | Dear |
| Toranj | Type of Persian drawing |
| Touba/Tooba (A) | Name of a tree in paradise; also excellent, best |
| Touca | Name of a bird (Toucan) |
| Touran | Name of a place in Shahnameh |
| Vanda | Wish, desire |
| Venous | Venus |
| Vida/Veeda | Found, evident; also little, few |
| Viona | Bride |
| Yalda | Name of the longest night of the year |
| Yana | Goodness |
| Yasaman | Jasmin |
| Yasna | Worship, Praise |
| Yass | A flower, Jasmin |
| Yeganeh | Unique, single |
| Yekta | Unique, single |
| Zahra (A) | Boldness |
| Zari | Brocaded Silk |
| Zarrin | Golden |
| Zarrin-dokht | Golden girl |
| Zeeba/Ziba | Beautiful |
| Zhaleh/Jaleh | Dew |
| Zhila/Jilla | |
| Zhina | Life |
| Zinat | Ornament |
| Zivar | Accessary |
| Zoha | Sun |
| Zohal | Saturn |
| Zohreh | The planet Venus |
| Zomorod | Emerald |
| Zoya |