Persian Muslim Names

Persian names are widely used among Muslims in South Asia, Iran, Central Asia, and other regions. Persian names often carry poetic and meaningful origins. Browse Persian-origin Muslim names with Arabic spelling, English meaning, Urdu meaning, and gender information.

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Total Names
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Boy Names
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Girl Names

Persian Muslim Names

Aaftab

آفتاب
Male Persian

Sunshine, sunlight

سورج، دھوپ

Arjumand

ارجمند
Male Persian

Honorable, lofty, valuable, glorious

قدر و قیمت والا، شان و شوکت والا

Armaghan

ارمغان
Male Persian

Presents, mementos, souvenirs, gift

تحفہ، ہدیہ، سوغات، نذر، پیشکش

Afraz

افراز
Male Persian

Exalting, raising, elevating

بلند کرنے والا، بلندی

Afroz

افروز
Male Persian

Enlightening, brightening

روشن کرنے والا

Almas

ألماس
Male Persian

Diamond

ہیرا

Ayaz

ایاز
Male Persian/Turkic

Slave, beloved

غلام، محبوب

Bakht

بخت
Male Persian

Fortune, good luck

نصیب، قسمت، خوش بختی

Bakhtyar

بختیار
Male Persian

Lucky, fortunate

نصیبہ ور، خوش بخت، کامیاب

Bahram

بہرام
Male Persian

Planet Mars; name of Persian kings

سیارہ مریخ؛ فارسی بادشاہوں کا نام

Tabish

تابش
Male Persian

Brightness, brilliance

چمک، روشنی، نور

Javed

جاوید
Male Persian

Eternal, everlasting

جاوداں، ہمیشہ رہنے والا

How to Choose a Good Persian Muslim Name

Choose a name with a good and clear meaning. Check pronunciation and spelling. Avoid doubtful or unclear meanings. Do not choose a name only because it sounds modern. Meaning is always more important than origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Persian names are widely used by Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, and many other regions.

Not necessarily. A Persian name is simply a name from the Persian language. Many Persian names have good meanings, but always check the meaning before choosing.

Yes. Many Persian names have beautiful and meaningful origins. Always verify the meaning before finalizing a name.

Yes, always. A name is a lifelong gift. Make sure the meaning is positive, clear, and appropriate for your child.

Yes. Some names are shared across Persian and Arabic traditions, so they may appear under both origin groups.