Behram
Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.
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Yes — Behram is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Behram is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars." and belongs to the Victory cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Beyond its Zoroastrian heritage, Behram is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Behram carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Behram look like?
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See Behram's baby portrait →What does Behram'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 Behram resonates in either tradition.
Behram's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Behram's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Behram — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Behram
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Common questions about Behram
What does the name Behram mean?
Behram means "Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Behram a boy or girl name?
Behram is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Behram?
Behram is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian, Muslim traditions, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.
Is Behram a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Behram is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Behram mean in Persian?
Behram originates from Persian, where it means "Victory itself — Behram is Verethragna, the Zoroastrian yazata of triumph who smashes every obstacle: a son named for the force that breaks resistance, and for the warrior-planet Mars.."
What are common nicknames for Behram?
Common short forms of Behram include Behi.
What is the numerology of Behram?
Behram has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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