NaqibmArabic, Persian Derived from the Arabic noun نقيب (naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain". Known bearers of this name include the Afghan cricketer Naqib Nangarhari (b. 1998) and the Persian storyteller Naqib ol Mamalek, who is the author of the popular Persian epic Amir Arsalan (19th century AD).
NaqibullahmArabic, Afghan Derived from the Arabic noun نقيب (naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain" (see Naqib) combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
NasibehfPersian Either a Persian feminine form of Nasib or from Arabic نصيب (naṣīb) meaning "fate, luck, chance"
NasimullahmArabic, Afghan The first element of this name is likely derived from either the Arabic noun نَسِيم (nasim) meaning "breeze" (see Nasim) or from the Arabic noun نَاظِم (nazim) meaning "organizer" (see Nazim)... [more]
NasrollahmPersian Persian form of Nasrullah. Known Iranian bearers of this name include the renowned photographer Nasrollah Kasraian (b. 1944), the famous poet Nasrollah Mardani (1947-2003) and the philosopher Nasrollah Pourjavady (b... [more]
NeslisahfPersian From, the last princess Imperial of the Ottoman Empire, Princess Fatma Neslişah Sultan, meaning "descending from shah", "descending from royalty.
NirvanmFilipino, Persian Ancient persian, comes from the name Nirvana, this presents the person who attains the state of absolute awareness and conciousness
Niyazf & mPersian, Persian Mythology, Kyrgyz Derived from the Persian noun نیاز (niyaz) meaning "need, necessity, requirement" as well as "desire, wish". In Zoroastrianism, Niyaz is the name of a demon.... [more]
NosratollahmPersian Persian form of Nasratullah. Known Iranian bearers of this name include the actor Nosratollah Vahdat (b. 1925) and the poet Nosratollah Noohian (b... [more]
Nowruzm & fAfghan, Turkmen (Rare), Muslim Derived from Persian نوروز (nowruz) meaning "new day". This name refers to New Year in the Iranian and Zoroastrian calendar, celebrated on the spring equinox.
Nusratf & mUrdu, Bengali, Persian Derived from Arabic نَصْر (naṣr) meaning "victory, triumph" or نَصَرَ (naṣara) meaning "to help, to assist". It is a unisex name in Pakistan and Iran while it is solely feminine in Bangladesh.
PanteafPersian, Persian Mythology (?), History (?) Persian form of Panthea. Pantea Arteshbod was a 6th-century BC Persian commander during the reign of Cyrus the Great. She was said to be the most beautiful woman in Asia, so she wore a mask during battle to stop men from falling in love with her.
PiranmPersian, Georgian (Rare), Literature Derived from the Persian adjective پیر (pir) meaning "old, aged, ancient" combined with the Persian suffix ان (-an).... [more]
PirayefPersian, Turkish Alternate transcription of Persian پیرایه (see Pirayeh), as well as the Turkish form.
PirayehfPersian Means "decoration, embellishment, ornament" in Persian.
PourangmPersian Meaning uncertain, possibly from Persian پور (pur) meaning "son" and رنگ (rang) meaning "colour".
PouriamPersian Possibly derived from Avestan pouruyô meaning "first, foremost". Alternately it may be from Sanskrit पुर्य (purya) meaning "being in a stronghold or fortress".
Qassim & fBerber (Arabized, Rare), Persian (Modern, Rare) Arabized form of Kaci. In Arabic, Qassi (قاسي) means "hard", "tough", or "stern". For example, قاسي الملامح (qāsī al-malāmiḥ) is a phrase meaning "stern features" (used to describe someone with a tough or serious expression)... [more]
Qazim & fPersian Means "judge" in Persian, ultimately from Arabic قَاضِي (qāḍī).
QudratmUrdu, Pashto, Uzbek Derived from Arabic قدرة (qudrah) meaning "power, force".
RaikamPersian In old persian language and Zoroastrian culture and Gilaki dialects, Raika was the title of boys who assisted the persian prince (the kings sons) throughout the day, during parades and other daily occasions... [more]
RakhshonakfPersian Rakhshonak is original version of the latin name Roxana and in Dari (Afghan and Tajik languages)it means'light' and/or 'dawn.' In Persian it is Roshanak from the word 'roshan'which means same thing - 'light' and 'dawn.' In Dari and Tajik it comes from the word 'rakhshon' or 'durakhshon.' Since it was hard for greek people to pronounce word Rakhshonak they instead pronounced it as Roxana... [more]
RodabafPersian It is the name of a character from the Shahnama (شاهنامه). In the Shahnama, Rodaba is the daughter of Mehrab Kaboli (مهراب کابلی) and Sindokht (سیندخت). She marries Zal (زال), and together they have a son named Rostam (رستم).... [more]
RojinafPersian Similar to Rojin, the name’s meaning can be “light” (the more metaphorical meaning), “daylight”, “glimmering”, “shining”, or all of those combined... [more]
RooshmPersian (Expatriate) Short form of Daryush in the case of Daryush "Roosh" Valizadeh (1979-), an American blogger of Iranian and Armenian descent.
RouzbamPersian From the Persian روز (ruz) meaning “day” and # به (beh) meaning “better, good”, ultimately meaning "fortunate".
RoyahfPersian Means "dream; fantasy; vision" in Persian.
RoyintanmPersian, Persian Mythology, Literature Means "one who has a body of brass", derived from the Middle Persian adjective rōyēn meaning "brazen" (ultimately from rōy meaning "brass, copper") combined with the Middle Persian noun tan meaning "body, person".... [more]
RozafPersian, Urdu The Persian word meaning "fast, fasting". Used as another term for the Arabic "Saum" meaning "fasting", which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
RozahfPersian, Urdu The Arabic term "Saum" meaning "fasting", which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is also known as Rozah by Persian and Urdu speakers so Rozah means fasting (referring to especially in the Islamic month of Ramadan).
RudabehfPersian Mythology, Persian From Persian رود (rōd) meaning "river, torrent" and آب (āb) meaning "water". In the Persian epic the Shahnameh Rudabeh was the mother of the hero Rostam and the wife of Zal.
RuhollahmPersian Persian form of Ruhullah. A notable bearer was Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (1900-1979), a former Shia Muslim leader and the founder of the Iranian Islamic Republic.
RustinmPersian It is a Persian/Farsi name meaning genuine, true or honest. The word is the combination of "Rust"+"in" where "Rust" means true/genuine and "in" is emphasizing on the adjective, here Rust.For example "Rustin friend" is referring to a genuine friend who would help and support you in any condition.
SaaesmArabic, Persian, Afghan, Pakistani, Indian Derived from the Persian word "سایس" (romanized: Saiss), meaning diplomat, governor, hakim, politician, ruler, sovereign, statesman.
SadomPashto Means "wise" or "intelligent" in Pashto. This is the name of a famous afghan tribal leader of the 17th century.
SadrmPersian From arabic صَدْر (ṣadr), meaning "chest, front, leader". Sadr is also used as a title in Iran to refer to a notable person, such as a scholar.
SadrodinmPersian Derived from the Arabic root "sadr" meaning "chest (of men)" or "leader". So the full meaning of this name, Ṣadr ud-Dīn, is "leader of the religion".
SafarmArabic, Persian, Tajik, Uzbek From Arabic سفر (safar) meaning "journey, travel, voyage" or "campaign". It can also be derived from صفر (ṣafar) referring to the second month of the Islamic calendar, derived from the word صفر (ṣafr) meaning "empty, void" (so named because pagan Arabs looted houses empty during this month).
Safial-dinmArabic, Persian Means "pure of the religion" from صفي (safi) meaning "pure" combined with الدين (aldin) meaning "the religion"
SagharfPersian (Modern), Pashto (Modern), Azerbaijani (Modern), Urdu (Archaic) Saghar is a feminine given name of Persian origin (before the Islamic reformation into Iran). In Farsi, Saghar (ساغر) generally means “Wine glass / cup / goblet / bowl" or "The heart of philosopher” along with multiple different meanings in Persian & Urdu speaking countries... [more]
SahandmPersian From the name of a volcanic mountain (etymology unknown) in northwestern Iran.
SaharnazfPersian From Arabic سحر (sahar) meaning "dawn", combined with the Persian word ناز (naz) meaning "delight, comfort"
SamanfPersian Short form of the name Yasmin (said Yasmin or Yasaman in farsi), which refers to the jasmine flower. The name is also referenced in the Hafez 'Fal' poem book, popularly used in Persian culture during Nowruz, to tell fortunes, and for picking baby names.
SamanmPersian Means "order, arrangement, disposition" in Persian.
Saminm & fIndonesian, Persian, Bengali, Urdu Derived from Arabic ثمين (thamin) meaning "valuable, precious". It is a unisex name in Iran, Bangladesh and Pakistan while it is solely masculine in Indonesia.
SarvarmPersian, Tajik, Uzbek Derived from the Persian noun سرور (sarvar) meaning "master". This was one of the epithets of the Prophet Muhammad.
SarvifPersian From the Persian سرو (sarv) meaning "cypress" or a poetic word meaning "tall and slim".
SarvnazfPersian From سرو (sarv) meaning "slim, tall beauty" and ناز (nāz) meaning "delight, comfort, coquetry, affectation".
SarwarmDari Persian In Pashto, Sarwar means server, as well as in Persian. In Arabic, Sarwar means pleasure.
SasanmPersian Modern form of Middle Persian Sāsān of uncertain meaning, possibly from Old Iranian *Sāsāna meaning "defeating enemy" or from the name of a regional Zoroastrian deity. This was the name of a 2nd-century prince, warrior and Zoroastrian priest who founded the Sasanian (or Sassanid) dynasty.
SattarmKazakh, Persian, Urdu Derived from Arabic سِتَار (sitār) meaning "veil, screen, curtain", figuratively referring forgiveness or the covering of sins in Islam.