Persian Baby Names
Persian, or Iranian, baby names are derivatives of various origins. Some Persian baby names can be based on personalities and heroes of ancient Persia. These names can come from both real people and those from literature, legends, mythology, and folklore. Persian baby names can also come from important persons throughout the Islam religion. Persian baby names based on adjectives are also popular. These often signify sweetness, rarities, delicateness, and beauty for girls. Persian baby boy names are often derived from adjectives defining strength and bravery. Adjectives related to joy, greatness, glory and nobility are shared between the sexes. Persian baby names can also be based on the wonders and beauties of nature such as the moon, flowers or the sun. Popular baby girl names include Azam, meaning "greatest or supreme," Alma, meaning "apple," Anis, meaning "friend or companion," Delbar, meaning "charming and sweet," and Layla, meaning "nocturnal." Popular baby boy names include Armoun, meaning "pledge or earnest," Hooshmand, meaning "wise," Izad, meaning "God or angel," and Kamal, meaning "perfection or excellence."