Arsalan
ar-sah-LAHN
Boy · Arabic
Meaning: Lion, of the lion, of the brave
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Rustam
Boy · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Strong, of the brave, of the hero
- Pronunciation
- roos-TAHM
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Persian meaning strong or brave; a hero of Persian myth.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicMythologicalStrong and bold
Languages in use: Persian, English
Commonly used in: Iran, United States, Afghanistan
Alternate spellings
RostamPersian
Variant transliteration.
Cultural associations
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Rostam
Hero of the Persian 'Shahnameh', a legendary warrior and champion.
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Behind the Name, Persian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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