Sepehr
/S-EH-P-EH-HH-R/
Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sepehr is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Sepehr is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Sepehr is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Pakistani, American, British families, Sepehr carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sepehr's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Sepehr carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Sepehr's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Sepehr's full reading →What does Sepehr'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 Sepehr resonates in either tradition.
Sepehr's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sepehr's full reading →
Does Sepehr go with your family's names?
Sepehr breaks into 6 sounds: /S-EH-P-EH-HH-R/. 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 Sepehr 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 Sepehr beside your family's names →
Names similar to Sepehr
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Sepehr
What does the name Sepehr mean?
Sepehr means "Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Sepehr a boy or girl name?
Sepehr is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sepehr?
Sepehr is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Pakistani families.
Is Sepehr a Muslim name?
Yes. Sepehr is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Sepehr mean in Persian?
Sepehr originates from Persian, where it means "Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.."
What is the numerology of Sepehr?
Sepehr has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
Is Sepehr an Islamic name?
Yes. Sepehr is an Arabic boy name meaning "Sky, heavens, firmament — Sepehr (Persian سپهر) is the classical poetic word for the heavens, used extensively in Hafez's ghazals to evoke vast cosmic order. A modern Iranian boy name with quiet philosophical weight.", widely used in Muslim families, including Persian and Iranian communities.
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