Mahbod

/M-AA-HH-B-OW-D/

Boy ZoroastrianMuslim Persian origin PersianIranian

Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership.

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Meaning & origin

Yes — Mahbod is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.

Mahbod is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.

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

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

Mahbod's Avestan & Persian roots

Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. Mahbod means “Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership.” (Persian).

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What does Mahbod'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 Mahbod resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
7
introspection and spiritual wisdom
Chaldean
5
freedom and adventurous change

Mahbod'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 Mahbod's full reading →

Does Mahbod go with your family's names?

Mahbod breaks into 6 sounds: /M-AA-HH-B-OW-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 Mahbod 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 Mahbod beside your family's names →

Names similar to Mahbod

If Mahbod 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
Shahrukh
Face of a king, from Persian shah (king) and rukh (face, cheek), a name of royal countenance and bearing. The word rukh is also the chess piece the rook, and the name was carried by a Timurid sultan who patronised a Persian cultural renaissance, joining majesty to a storied heritage.
Husayn
The little beautiful one, the diminutive of Hassan — Husayn ibn Ali stood against tyranny at Karbala with a handful of followers and gave his life for justice. His name echoes across centuries as a symbol of principled sacrifice, moral courage, and the refusal to submit to injustice even when the odds are impossible

Sharing the same meaning

Other Zoroastrian boy names from the Nobility cluster

Mohammed
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.
Ahmad
Most praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) in the elative pattern afʿal, meaning 'most worthy of praise.' Closely tied to Muhammad and Mahmud, it is the precise classical Arabic form of the Prophet's name and is read by Muslims as the messenger foretold in the Quran.
Mohammad
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.

Names that sound similar

Zoroastrian boy names that open with the same syllables as Mahbod

Mahmood
The praiseworthy, one worthy of praise — Mahmood (Maḥmūd) shares the same Arabic root as Muhammad and Ahmad, all from ḥamida (to praise). A Tier-1 Muslim canonical worn proudly across South Asian and Arab families.
Mahmoud
Praiseworthy, the praised one — Mahmoud is the Arabic passive participle of hamida (to praise), making it a sister-form of Muhammad and Hamid. The name is among the most-used Muslim boys' names worldwide, particularly in Egypt, Iran, and the Levant.
Maaz
Protected one, a place of refuge, from the Arabic root ʿ-w-dh meaning to seek shelter. Borne by the companion Muadh ibn Jabal, a judge and Quran teacher sent to Yemen, the name names a haven and a guarded soul, marking the bearer as one kept safe and sought for safety.

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Common questions about Mahbod

What does the name Mahbod mean?

Mahbod means "Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.

Is Mahbod a boy or girl name?

Mahbod is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Mahbod?

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

Is Mahbod a Zoroastrian name?

Yes. Mahbod is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.

What does Mahbod mean in Persian?

Mahbod originates from Persian, where it means "Master of the moon — Mahbod (Persian مهبد, from mah 'moon' + bod 'lord, master') is a classical Persian compound meaning 'lord of the moon. ' Borne by Mahbod, the famed minister of Sasanian Shah Anushirvan. A name combining lunar imagery with leadership.."

What is the numerology of Mahbod?

Mahbod has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.

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