Fereydoun
/F-EH-HH-R-EY-D-UW-N/
The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Fereydoun is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Fereydoun is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Fereydoun is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Fereydoun carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Fereydoun's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Fereydoun carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Fereydoun's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
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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 Fereydoun resonates in either tradition.
Fereydoun's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Fereydoun's full reading →
Does Fereydoun go with your family's names?
Fereydoun breaks into 8 sounds: /F-EH-HH-R-EY-D-UW-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 Fereydoun 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 Fereydoun beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Fereydoun — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Fereydoun
What does the name Fereydoun mean?
Fereydoun means "The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Fereydoun a boy or girl name?
Fereydoun is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Fereydoun?
Fereydoun is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Fereydoun a Muslim name?
Yes. Fereydoun is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Fereydoun mean in Persian?
Fereydoun originates from Persian, where it means "The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.."
What are common nicknames for Fereydoun?
Common short forms of Fereydoun include Fere, Feri.
What is the numerology of Fereydoun?
Fereydoun has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
Is Fereydoun an Islamic name?
Yes. Fereydoun is an Arabic boy name meaning "The third lord, from Avestan Thraetaona, the hero-king Fereydoun who in Persian myth overthrows the tyrant Zahhak and restores justice to Iran. Celebrated in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a model of righteous kingship, the name is anchored deep in Zoroastrian and Iranian epic memory as a symbol of liberation and just rule.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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