Behram

Boy ZoroastrianMuslim Persian origin PersianIranian

Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.

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Meaning & origin

Behram is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars." and belongs to the Victory cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.

Beyond its Zoroastrian heritage, Behram is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Behram carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Behram

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 Behram resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
2
harmony and partnership
Chaldean
1
leadership and pioneering spirit

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Behram — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

Behi

The six signals, applied to Behram

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01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
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02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 2) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Behram flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Victory
Behram belongs to the Victory cluster — names with shared cultural resonance.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Zoroastrian
As a Zoroastrian name, Behram carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Behram is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.

Names similar to Behram

If Behram resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Zoroastrian boy names, common in Persian families

Muhammad
The praised one, the most lauded of all creation — Muhammad is the name of the final prophet of Islam, the mercy to all worlds. It is the most commonly bestowed name on earth, carried by hundreds of millions across every continent
Ali
Exalted, sublime, the highest — Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, the fourth Rashidun Caliph and the first Imam in Shia Islam. His name rings with moral elevation, martial valour, and the legendary justice of a ruler whose sword Dhul-Fiqar became the emblem of righteous strength across the Islamic world
Omar
Flourishing, long-lived, full of vitality — Omar ibn al-Khattab was the second Rashidun Caliph, a leader of legendary justice who walked the streets of Medina at night to ensure no citizen went hungry. His name carries the vigour of a prosperous life and the fierce integrity of a conscience that could not be bought
Hassan
Beautiful, handsome, excellent in every quality — Hassan ibn Ali was the eldest grandson of Prophet Muhammad, known for his generosity, dignity, and willingness to sacrifice personal power for the unity of the Muslim community. His name carries physical and moral beauty in equal measure, the conviction that true handsomeness is a harmony of face and character

Common questions about Behram

What does the name Behram mean?

Behram means "Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.

Is Behram a boy or girl name?

Behram is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Behram?

Behram is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian, Muslim traditions, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.

What are common nicknames for Behram?

Common short forms of Behram include Behi.

What is the numerology of Behram?

Behram has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.

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