Bahram
/B-AA-R-AA-M/
Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bahram is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Bahram is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Bahram is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Bahram carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Bahram's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Bahram carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Bahram's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Bahram's full reading →What does Bahram'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 Bahram resonates in either tradition.
Bahram's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bahram's full reading →
Does Bahram go with your family's names?
Bahram breaks into 5 sounds: /B-AA-R-AA-M/. 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 Bahram 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 Bahram beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bahram — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bahram
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Bahram
What does the name Bahram mean?
Bahram means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Bahram a boy or girl name?
Bahram is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bahram?
Bahram is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Bahram a Muslim name?
Yes. Bahram is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Bahram mean in Persian?
Bahram originates from Persian, where it means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph."
What are common nicknames for Bahram?
Common short forms of Bahram include Bahi, Bahr.
What is the numerology of Bahram?
Bahram has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
Is Bahram an Islamic name?
Yes. Bahram is an Arabic boy name meaning "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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