Names with Old Persian Origins

This page provides a comprehensive list of 180 Old Persian names, offering insights into their meanings, origins, and cultural significance.

Meaning of Old Persian Names

"Old Persian names" refer to names with roots in the ancient Persian language spoken during the Achaemenid Empire.

When selecting a name of Old Persian origin, delve into its rich meanings and ancient heritage.

Top 10 Old Persian Names

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  1. Darius: "possessor of good" (Old Persian)

  2. Darian: "Possessor of good" (Persian origin)

  3. **Kiaan:** Persian name meaning "king" or "ruler."

  4. Kiyan: Persian origin, meaning "king".

  5. Kyzer: victorious, triumphant, majestic

  6. Daryn: "Possessor of greatness" (Old Persian)

  7. Darious: Persian origin, meaning "kind and benevolent."

  8. Duran: Irish- "dark stream"; Old Persian- "endurance"

  9. Daryan: A Persian name meaning "good king" or "king who rules with excellence."

  1. Dayna: "Good tribe" (Old Persian) or "judgment" (Hebrew), embodying virtue, righteousness, and a sense of justice.

  2. Kesha: Persian name meaning "queen" or "throne"

  3. Margarette: "Pearl"; purity, innocence, strength, wisdom, nature connection

  4. Ariyana: "of the Aryans," an ancient Indo-European people with a rich and storied heritage.

  5. Darya: Persian origin, meaning "ocean," "sea," "possessing," "queen"

  6. Darianna: Persian, meaning "king" (dariush) with a feminine suffix (-anna)

  7. Paradise: Heavenly sanctuary, walled garden (Old Persian origin).

  8. Anahita: Zoroastrian goddess of water, fertility, and healing; "the pure one."

180 Names of Old Persian Origin

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