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Rostam

ROS-tahm

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Persian

Total Births

24

Peak Year

#14 in 2023

First Recorded

2015

Style

Strong & Bold, Mythological

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Rostam is a prominent Persian heroic name from the epic Shahnameh. He is a legendary warrior, considered the greatest hero in Persian mythology.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rostam Farrokhzad

    A prominent Sasanian Iranian general.

  • Rostam (Shahnameh)

    The greatest hero in Persian mythology.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BraveHeroicStrongLoyal

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