Gordafarid
/G-AA-R-D-AH-F-AE-R-IY-D/
The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Gordafarid is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Gordafarid is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Gordafarid is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Gordafarid carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Gordafarid's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Gordafarid carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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See Gordafarid's full reading →What does Gordafarid'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 Gordafarid resonates in either tradition.
Gordafarid's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gordafarid's full reading →
Does Gordafarid go with your family's names?
Gordafarid breaks into 10 sounds: /G-AA-R-D-AH-F-AE-R-IY-D/. 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 Gordafarid 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 Gordafarid beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Gordafarid — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Gordafarid
What does the name Gordafarid mean?
Gordafarid means "The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Gordafarid a boy or girl name?
Gordafarid is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Gordafarid?
Gordafarid is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Gordafarid a Muslim name?
Yes. Gordafarid is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Gordafarid mean in Persian?
Gordafarid originates from Persian, where it means "The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.."
What are common nicknames for Gordafarid?
Common short forms of Gordafarid include Gori, Gord.
What is the numerology of Gordafarid?
Gordafarid has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
Is Gordafarid an Islamic name?
Yes. Gordafarid is an Arabic girl name meaning "The armoured heroine of the Shahnameh, Gordafarid, who took up sword and mail to defend her fortress when the men faltered. One of the clearest warrior-women in Persian epic, the name carries her valour and steadfastness, marking a bearer with courage that needs no permission and yields to no fear.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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