Arsalan
ar-sah-LAHN
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Meaning: Lion, of the lion, of the brave
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Babak
Boy · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Little father, of the small father
- Pronunciation
- bah-BAK
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Persian meaning little father; the father of a dynasty.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Persian, English
Commonly used in: Iran, United States, Afghanistan
Alternate spellings
BabaPersian
Shortened form.
Cultural associations
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Babak Khorramdin
c. 795–838
Persian leader of the Khurramite rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate.
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Behind the Name, Persian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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