Rostam
/R-AA-S-T-AE-M/
The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Rostam is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Rostam is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Rostam is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Rostam carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Rostam's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Rostam carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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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 Rostam resonates in either tradition.
Rostam'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 Rostam's full reading →
Does Rostam go with your family's names?
Rostam breaks into 6 sounds: /R-AA-S-T-AE-M/. 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 Rostam 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 Rostam beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Rostam — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Rostam
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Common questions about Rostam
What does the name Rostam mean?
Rostam means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Rostam a boy or girl name?
Rostam is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Rostam?
Rostam is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Rostam a Muslim name?
Yes. Rostam is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Rostam mean in Persian?
Rostam originates from Persian, where it means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.."
What are common nicknames for Rostam?
Common short forms of Rostam include Rosi, Rost.
What is the numerology of Rostam?
Rostam has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
Is Rostam an Islamic name?
Yes. Rostam is an Arabic boy name meaning "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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