What origin is the name Tehran?

Tehran comes from Persian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Tehran?

Names from the same persian tradition pair naturally with Tehran — for example Jasmine, Jasmin, Leyla. You can browse more on our persian names page.

Tehran

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tehran

Tehran

Boy

Persian

2 syllables

Tehran is a Persian boy's name meaning "Refers to the capital city of Iran, derived from the Persian word for warm slope.".

Tehran is a boy name of Persian origin meaning "Refers to the capital city of Iran, derived from the Persian word for warm slope.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Persian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to the capital city of Iran, derived from the Persian word for warm slope.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Tehran

What does Tehran mean?

Tehran is a boy name of Persian origin meaning "Refers to the capital city of Iran, derived from the Persian word for warm slope.".

How popular is Tehran?

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Sister names that go with Tehran

Jasmine Jasmin Leyla Soraya Roxana Roya

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Tehran.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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