Sudabeh
/S-UW-D-AA-B-EH-HH/
From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sudabeh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Sudabeh is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Sudabeh is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Sudabeh carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sudabeh's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Sudabeh carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.”. 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 Sudabeh resonates in either tradition.
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Does Sudabeh go with your family's names?
Sudabeh breaks into 7 sounds: /S-UW-D-AA-B-EH-HH/. 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 Sudabeh 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 Sudabeh beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sudabeh — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Sudabeh
What does the name Sudabeh mean?
Sudabeh means "From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Sudabeh a boy or girl name?
Sudabeh is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sudabeh?
Sudabeh is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Sudabeh a Muslim name?
Yes. Sudabeh is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Sudabeh mean in Persian?
Sudabeh originates from Persian, where it means "From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.."
What are common nicknames for Sudabeh?
Common short forms of Sudabeh include Suda, Sudi.
What is the numerology of Sudabeh?
Sudabeh has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
Is Sudabeh an Islamic name?
Yes. Sudabeh is an Arabic girl name meaning "From Old Persian, the name is of uncertain etymology — possibly related to suda or sude (pure, clear, bright) or to a compound form. In the Shahnameh, Sudabeh is the queen of Hamavaran and wife of Kay Kavus, a figure of powerful and ultimately destructive desire; she falsely accuses the hero Siavash, setting the epic's tragedy in motion. The name is thus among the most dramatically complex in Persian literary tradition, carried by one of its most vivid feminine characters.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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