Khosrow
/K-AA-S-R-OW/
From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Khosrow is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Khosrow is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Khosrow is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Khosrow carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Khosrow's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Khosrow carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Khosrow'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 Khosrow resonates in either tradition.
Khosrow's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Khosrow's full reading →
Does Khosrow go with your family's names?
Khosrow breaks into 5 sounds: /K-AA-S-R-OW/. 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 Khosrow 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 Khosrow beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khosrow — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Khosrow
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Common questions about Khosrow
What does the name Khosrow mean?
Khosrow means "From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Khosrow a boy or girl name?
Khosrow is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Khosrow?
Khosrow is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Khosrow a Muslim name?
Yes. Khosrow is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Khosrow mean in Persian?
Khosrow originates from Persian, where it means "From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.."
What are common nicknames for Khosrow?
Common short forms of Khosrow include Khosi, Khos.
What is the numerology of Khosrow?
Khosrow has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
Is Khosrow an Islamic name?
Yes. Khosrow is an Arabic boy name meaning "From the Old Iranian Xusrō (Middle Persian Husrav, Avestan Huśravah), a compound of hu- ('good, well') and śravah ('fame, renown, glory' — from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱlew-, 'to hear,' which also underlies the Greek kleos and Latin clarus), meaning 'of good fame' or 'he whose renown is great.' The name was borne by the greatest Sasanian Persian kings, especially Khosrow I Anushirvan ('of immortal soul,' r. 531–579 CE), the philosopher-king whose reign is the classical ideal of Persian imperial wisdom, justice, and cultural achievement.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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