Mythological/Ancestral
Siyamak
see-YAH-mak
Pronunciation: see-YAH-mak
ذو الشعر الأسود
Boy Rare
Origin
Persian (Avestan)
Meaning
Black-haired; dark beauty; possessing black hair
Thematic Cluster
Ancient Persian Ancestral Names
Islamic Status
Rare
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
7
Meaning Urdu
سیاہ بالوں والا
Meaning Arabic
ذو الشعر الأسود
Siyamak (سیامک) derives from the Avestan 'Siiāma.kanha', meaning 'having black hair' or 'dark-haired', a physical trait associated with nobility and beauty in ancient Iranian aesthetics. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Siyamak is the beloved son of Kayumarth (the first human king) and the father of Hushang, thus occupying a pivotal position in the Pishdadian dynasty as the second king. He represents the continuation of the royal farr (divine glory) and the establishment of human civilization. The name is exceptionally rare in modern contexts, reserved for scholarly or culturally deep families. It evokes the dawn of Persian history and the mythological foundations of Iranian identity. Related names include [[Kayumarth]], [[Hushang]], and [[Zav]].
FAQs
Is Siyamak an Islamic name?
While it is not Arabic in origin, it is used by Persian Muslims as a prestigious cultural name from the Shahnameh and Avestan tradition.
What is the origin of Siyamak?
It originates from the Avestan language (ancient Iranian) and appears in Zoroastrian texts and Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.
Who was Siyamak in Persian mythology?
He was the son of Kayumarth (the first king) and the second king of the Pishdadian dynasty, fathering Hushang.
What does Siyamak mean?
It means 'black-haired' or 'dark beauty', derived from the Avestan description of noble appearance.
Is Siyamak a popular name?
No, it is very rare today and is primarily chosen by families with deep knowledge of Persian epic literature and ancient history.