Historical / Royal Given Name
Bahram
BAH-rahm (['bæhrɑːm])
Pronunciation: BAH-rahm (['bæhrɑːm])
المنتصر؛ مشتق من الفارسي الأوسط (وهرام) ومرتبط بالإله الأفستا فيرثراغنا
Boy Rare
Origin
Middle Persian / Avestan (Persian)
Meaning
Victorious; derived from Middle Persian Vahrām (Avestan Verethragna), associated with victory and the planetary figure Mars in Iranian tradition.
Thematic Cluster
Victorious Names of Persian Kings
Islamic Status
Historical
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
6
Meaning Urdu
فاتح؛ فارسی میانہ صدی سے ماخوذ، متعلق بہ پیروزی اور سیارۂ مریخ
Meaning Arabic
المنتصر؛ مشتق من الفارسي الأوسط (وهرام) ومرتبط بالإله الأفستا فيرثراغنا
Bahram (Middle Persian Vahrām; Avestan Verethragna) is a historically attested Persian name meaning 'victorious' or 'bringer of victory'. It appears in Sasanian royal titulature and in Persian literature where the name connotes martial success and regal authority. Bahram's cultural footprint spans pre-Islamic and Islamic-era Persian sources, and it is referenced in chronicles and later literary works without connection to Qur'anic text. Related historical and literary names include [[Iraj]] and [[Rostam]], both prominent in the Shahnameh and classical Persian narrative. Bahram's etymology, association with the deity Verethragna, and recurring use in royal names are documented in Middle Persian inscriptions and in scholarship on Iranian theonymy.
FAQs
Is Bahram a Persian name?
Yes. Bahram is a Middle Persian name (Vahrām) with roots in Avestan tradition and widespread historical use in Iran.
Does Bahram appear in Islamic texts?
Bahram is not a Qur'anic name; its attestations are primarily in pre-Islamic and Persian literary sources and historical chronicles.
What is the historical significance of Bahram?
Bahram was used as a royal name by Sasanian kings and is associated with victory through its link to the Avestan figure Verethragna.
Is Bahram commonly used today?
Bahram is uncommon but remains in use in Persian-speaking communities and among those valuing traditional names.
What virtues does the name Bahram convey?
Traditionally it conveys triumph, martial prowess, and regal authority, reflecting its etymology and historical use.
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