Siyamak
/S-IY-Y-AA-M-AE-K/
A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Siyamak is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Siyamak is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Siyamak is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Siyamak carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Siyamak's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Siyamak carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.”. 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 Siyamak resonates in either tradition.
Siyamak'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 Siyamak's full reading →
Does Siyamak go with your family's names?
Siyamak breaks into 7 sounds: /S-IY-Y-AA-M-AE-K/. 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 Siyamak 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 Siyamak beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Siyamak — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Siyamak
What does the name Siyamak mean?
Siyamak means "A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Siyamak a boy or girl name?
Siyamak is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Siyamak?
Siyamak is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Siyamak a Muslim name?
Yes. Siyamak is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Siyamak mean in Persian?
Siyamak originates from Persian, where it means "A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.."
What are common nicknames for Siyamak?
Common short forms of Siyamak include Siya, Siyam.
What is the numerology of Siyamak?
Siyamak has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
Is Siyamak an Islamic name?
Yes. Siyamak is an Arabic boy name meaning "A mythic Persian princely name, borne by Siyamak in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the beloved son of the first king Kayumars, slain by a demon early in the world's history. Through this ancient figure the name carries an aura of innocence, valour and the deep antiquity of Iranian legend.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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