Parsi Boy Names With Meanings

Parsi names come from the Zoroastrian community of India, whose ancestors arrived from Persia over a thousand years ago. Many come from the Avestan scriptures, Persian kings and the heroes of the Shahnameh. These 32 Parsi boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.

• Aban

  Unisex · Parsi · “Water or the eighth month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It represents the divinity presiding over the element of water.”

• Ardeshirاردشیر

  Boy · International · “A regal Parsi name meaning righteous king or one whose kingdom is founded on truth.”

• Ashdeen

  Boy · Parsi · “Follower of the true faith or righteous law. This modern Parsi name has roots in Avestan spiritual concepts.”

• Aspandiar

  Boy · Parsi · “Given by the holy creation or sacred gift. It is an ancient Iranian name belonging to a legendary prince and hero in the Shahnameh.”

• Cyrus

  Boy · Persian · “Sun”

• Darabદારાબ

  Boy · Gujarati · “A noble Persian name referring to a great king or possessor of wealth, often found in Parsi communities.”

• Darius

  Boy · Persian · “He who holds firm the good”

• Farhadફરહાદ

  Boy · Persian · “A Persian name meaning elation or happiness, famously associated with the legendary hero in Persian literature.”

• Farokhફરોખ

  Boy · Persian · “A name meaning fortunate, happy, or blessed, commonly used within the Parsi community.”

• Firozફીરોઝ

  Boy · Indian · “A variant of Piroz meaning successful or turquoise, often denoting prosperity and luck.”

• Homyar

  Boy · Parsi · “Friend of the sacred Haoma plant. This traditional Zoroastrian name signifies devotion to spiritual purity and ancient rituals.”

• Hormuzd

  Boy · Parsi · “The wise lord or supreme deity. This name is a Middle Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the ultimate creator in Zoroastrianism.”

• Jamshed

  Boy · Arabic · “King of the shining sun”

• Kaikhusroo

  Boy · Parsi · “Famous and noble king. It is a highly respected Shahnameh name belonging to a legendary, virtuous monarch of ancient Iran.”

• Kavas

  Boy · Parsi · “Royal, noble, or a wise leader. This classic Parsi name has deep roots in Persian epic lore and historical kingly dynasties.”

• Meher

  Unisex · Parsi · “Friendship, love, sun, or kindness. Derived from the Avestan deity Mithra, it is a very common and beloved Parsi name.”

• Peshotan

  Boy · Parsi · “One who has paid his debt or pure soul. In Zoroastrian scripture, he is a legendary immortal guardian of the faith.”

• Rayomand

  Boy · Parsi · “Radiant, glorious, and full of light. This Avestan name refers to the divine light and glory of the spiritual world.”

• Rohinton

  Boy · Parsi · “Brazen-bodied or strong as iron. This powerful Shahnameh name refers to a warrior of immense physical strength and resilience.”

• Roshanरोशन

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Illumination; bright; bright, shining; splendid one who emanates light”

• Rustamருஸ்தம்

  Boy · Tamil · “A name of Persian origin popular in India, meaning large or brave; famously the name of a legendary hero known for his immense strength.”

• Shapur

  Boy · Middle Persian · “Prince or son of a king”

• Sheriar

  Boy · Parsi · “The companion of the king or ruler. This classic Persian name is highly favored by traditional Zoroastrian families.”

• Spenta

  Unisex · Parsi · “Holy, sacred, or bountiful. This Avestan name is deeply rooted in Zoroastrian theology, representing divine energy.”

• Yazad

  Boy · Parsi · “Worthy of worship or divine angel. This Avestan name refers to the benevolent spiritual beings created by Ahura Mazda.”

• Zarir

  Boy · Parsi · “Golden-armored or yellow. It is an ancient Iranian name belonging to a brave prince and hero of the early Zoroastrian wars.”

• Behram

  Boy · African · “Mars planet.”

• Jehangir

  Boy · Indian · “Akbar's son”

• Sohrab

  Boy · Unknown origin · “Name of a hero.”

• Xerxes

  Boy · African · “King, ruler.”

• Zarathustra

  Boy · Avestan · “Golden star”

• Zubin

  Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “To honor.”