Historical Ottoman name
Hüsrev
HUEZ-rev (Turkish: [hyˈsɾev])
Pronunciation: HUEZ-rev (Turkish: [hyˈsɾev])
خسرو
Boy Rare
Origin
Persian via Ottoman Turkish; used in Turkish and Bosnian Ottoman contexts
Meaning
From Persian Khusrow (Khusrau) meaning 'good fame, kingly, of noble countenance'.
Thematic Cluster
Regal Persian-Turkish Names
Islamic Status
Rare, historically attested
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
7
Meaning Urdu
خسرو، شہوانی وقار، نیک شہرت
Meaning Arabic
خسرو
Hüsrev (from Persian Khusrow/خسرو) is a historically attested Ottoman-Turkish masculine name, borrowed from the Persian royal epithet Khusrow/Khosrow used for Sassanian rulers and later adopted into Turkish usage. In Ottoman archives and Bosnian onomastics it appears as Husrev or Hüsrev and is associated with dignity, noble bearing, and leadership. The name is distinct from everyday virtue names: it signals a regal or honorific quality. It has parallels and cognates in Persian and Middle Eastern naming traditions; for comparative study see [[Khusrow]] and Turkish-ruled-era names such as [[Hürrem]] and [[Hacı]]. Hüsrev is not a Quranic name; its transmission is cultural-historical through Persian and Ottoman usage and it is documented in historical records rather than hadith literature. Today it is rare, often chosen by families seeking an archaic or imperial resonance tied to Anatolian and Balkan Ottoman heritage.
FAQs
Is Hüsrev an Arabic or Persian name?
Hüsrev is of Persian origin (Khusrow/خسرو) that entered Ottoman Turkish; it is not originally Arabic.
Is Hüsrev mentioned in the Quran or Hadith?
No. Hüsrev is a cultural-historical name from Persian royal titles and is not mentioned in the Quran or canonical hadith.
Has Hüsrev been used historically in Bosnia?
Yes. During the Ottoman period the name appears in Bosnian onomastic records and among families influenced by Ottoman naming practices.
What kind of meaning does Hüsrev convey?
It conveys regal, noble, or honored status—literally tied to 'good fame' or 'kingly' from the Persian root.
Is Hüsrev suitable for contemporary use?
Yes, for parents seeking a rare, historically resonant name with Persian-Ottoman flavor and dignified connotations.
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