Sohrab

/S-OW-HH-R-AA-B/

Boy MuslimZoroastrian Persian origin OtherPersian

A youthful warrior of Persian epic, from Sohrab, the valiant young son of Rostam in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, slain unknowingly by his own father in single combat. One of the best-known hero-names of the tradition, it carries youth, courage and the weight of tragic valor.

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Meaning & origin

Sohrab is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A youthful warrior of Persian epic, from Sohrab, the valiant young son of Rostam in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, slain unknowingly by his own father in single combat. One of the best-known hero-names of the tradition, it carries youth, courage and the weight of tragic valor." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

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

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

Numerology of Sohrab

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 Sohrab resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
9
compassion and humanitarian service
Chaldean
2
harmony and partnership

How Sohrab sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Sohrab breaks down into 6 phonemes: /S-OW-HH-R-AA-B/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Sohrab — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

SohiSohr

The six signals, applied to Sohrab

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01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
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02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 9) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Sohrab flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Courage
Sohrab belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Muslim
As a Muslim name, Sohrab carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Sohrab is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.

Names similar to Sohrab

If Sohrab 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 Muslim boy names, common in Other 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 Muslim boy names from the Courage cluster

Yusuf
God increases, the prophet of extraordinary beauty and patience — Surah Yusuf is called the most beautiful of Quranic stories, the tale of a boy sold into slavery who rises to become the most powerful minister in Egypt. His name carries the arc of suffering transformed into triumph, the beauty that opens doors, and the patience that outlasts every prison
Hamza
Lion, the steadfast and courageous one — Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the Prophet's uncle, a fearless warrior who earned the title Asadullah, the Lion of God. His name carries the roar of battlefield courage, the loyalty of a kinsman who defended his nephew when others turned away, and the muscular faith of one who proved devotion through action
Amari
Strength, eternal — a name bridging African, Arabic, and Hebrew traditions. Amari carries multicultural depth in a modern package.

Names that sound similar

Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Sohrab

Sorush
A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition
Sohail
Canopus, gentle — Sohail (Persian/Arabic سهیل) is the second-brightest star in the night sky (Canopus), famed in Persian and Arabic astronomy as the southern beacon. The name also carries a secondary sense of 'gentle, easy-flowing.' A classical name appearing across Sufi poetry.
Suleiman
The man of peace, the prophet-king who commanded the winds, spoke to birds, and ruled over jinn — Surah An-Naml recounts Suleiman's vast kingdom, yet his power never corrupts his gratitude. His name carries the wisdom of a just ruler, the wonder of a miraculous world, and the humility of empire that answers to God alone

Common questions about Sohrab

What does the name Sohrab mean?

Sohrab means "A youthful warrior of Persian epic, from Sohrab, the valiant young son of Rostam in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, slain unknowingly by his own father in single combat. One of the best-known hero-names of the tradition, it carries youth, courage and the weight of tragic valor.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Sohrab a boy or girl name?

Sohrab is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Sohrab?

Sohrab is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.

What are common nicknames for Sohrab?

Common short forms of Sohrab include Sohi, Sohr.

What is the numerology of Sohrab?

Sohrab has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.

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