Bahram

/B-AA-R-AA-M/

Boy MuslimZoroastrian Persian origin OtherPersian

Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph

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Yes — Bahram is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

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MeaningThe Courage cluster

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HeritageMuslim + family-tree fit

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Meaning & origin

Bahram is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

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

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

What would a baby named Bahram look like?

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What does Bahram's numerology say?

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 Bahram resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean

introspection and spiritual wisdom

Chaldean

nurturing and family devotion

Bahram's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bahram's full reading →

Does Bahram go with your family's names?

Bahram breaks into 5 sounds: /B-AA-R-AA-M/. 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 Bahram 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 Bahram beside your family's names →

Nicknames

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

BahiBahr

Names similar to Bahram

If Bahram 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 Bahram

Babar

Tiger, from Persian and Urdu babar. A foundational Muslim masculine name across Pakistan and northern India, borne by Babur, founder of the Mughal empire and descendant of Timur, whose memoir the Baburnama stands among the foundational texts of medieval Indian history. The name evokes courage, sovereignty, and feline strength.

Bagus

Good, handsome (Javanese) — Bagus (Javanese/Indonesian) is the foundational Javanese masculine honorific meaning 'good, handsome, of good character.' Used as title-prefix (Raden Bagus = 'noble good one') and as standalone name. Among Indonesia's most-given masculine names, particularly in Central and East Java.

Bambang

Knight, young noble, from the Javanese title bambang, used both as an honorific prefix and as a standalone name. Among the most widely given masculine names in Java, it confers the bearing of a well-born youth and has been carried by athletes, statesmen, and public figures across Indonesian life.

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Common questions about Bahram

What does the name Bahram mean?

Bahram means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Bahram a boy or girl name?

Bahram is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Bahram?

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

Is Bahram a Muslim name?

Yes. Bahram is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

What does Bahram mean in Persian?

Bahram originates from Persian, where it means "Victory, also the name of the ancient Iranian divine force of triumph."

What are common nicknames for Bahram?

Common short forms of Bahram include Bahi, Bahr.

What is the numerology of Bahram?

Bahram has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.

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