Bahman
/B-AA-M-AA-N/
A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bahman is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Bahman is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Bahman is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Bahman carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Bahman's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Bahman carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Bahman's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Bahman's full reading →What does Bahman's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bahman resonates in either tradition.
Bahman's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bahman's full reading →
Does Bahman go with your family's names?
Bahman breaks into 5 sounds: /B-AA-M-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bahman sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bahman beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bahman — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bahman
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Common questions about Bahman
What does the name Bahman mean?
Bahman means "A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Bahman a boy or girl name?
Bahman is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bahman?
Bahman is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Bahman a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahman is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Bahman mean in Persian?
Bahman originates from Persian, where it means "A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.."
What are common nicknames for Bahman?
Common short forms of Bahman include Bahi, Bahm.
What is the numerology of Bahman?
Bahman has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
Is Bahman an Islamic name?
Yes. Bahman is an Arabic boy name meaning "A major Iranian royal and mythic name, tied to Bahman of Iranian tradition and to the old Zoroastrian ideal of the good mind, one of the divine attributes and the eleventh month of the Persian calendar. It bears the dignity of royalty, wisdom and an ancient, benevolent legacy.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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