Khashayar
/K-AE-SH-AA-Y-AA-R/
The Persian form of the Old Persian name Xšayāršā, meaning ruler over heroes or king among men — from xšaya (ruler, king) and aršā (hero, man). This is the Persian form of the name known in Greek as Xerxes, borne by the Achaemenid king who invaded Greece; in modern Iran the name is used as an emblem of ancient royal prestige, entirely detached from the Greek narrative of his defeat.
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Yes — Khashayar is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The Persian form of the Old Persian name Xšayāršā, meaning ruler over heroes or king among men — from xšaya (ruler, king) and aršā (hero, man). This is the Persian form of the name known in Greek as Xerxes, borne by the Achaemenid king who invaded Greece; in modern Iran the name is used as an emblem of ancient royal prestige, entirely detached from the Greek narrative of his defeat.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Khashayar is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The Persian form of the Old Persian name Xšayāršā, meaning ruler over heroes or king among men — from xšaya (ruler, king) and aršā (hero, man). This is the Persian form of the name known in Greek as Xerxes, borne by the Achaemenid king who invaded Greece; in modern Iran the name is used as an emblem of ancient royal prestige, entirely detached from the Greek narrative of his defeat." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Khashayar is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Khashayar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Khashayar's baby portrait →What does Khashayar'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 Khashayar resonates in either tradition.
Khashayar's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Khashayar's full reading →
Does Khashayar go with your family's names?
Khashayar breaks into 7 sounds: /K-AE-SH-AA-Y-AA-R/. 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 Khashayar 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 Khashayar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khashayar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Khashayar
What does the name Khashayar mean?
Khashayar means "The Persian form of the Old Persian name Xšayāršā, meaning ruler over heroes or king among men — from xšaya (ruler, king) and aršā (hero, man). This is the Persian form of the name known in Greek as Xerxes, borne by the Achaemenid king who invaded Greece; in modern Iran the name is used as an emblem of ancient royal prestige, entirely detached from the Greek narrative of his defeat.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Khashayar a boy or girl name?
Khashayar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Khashayar?
Khashayar is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Khashayar a Muslim name?
Yes. Khashayar is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Khashayar mean in Persian?
Khashayar originates from Persian, where it means "The Persian form of the Old Persian name Xšayāršā, meaning ruler over heroes or king among men — from xšaya (ruler, king) and aršā (hero, man). This is the Persian form of the name known in Greek as Xerxes, borne by the Achaemenid king who invaded Greece; in modern Iran the name is used as an emblem of ancient royal prestige, entirely detached from the Greek narrative of his defeat.."
What are common nicknames for Khashayar?
Common short forms of Khashayar include Khasi, Khas.
What is the numerology of Khashayar?
Khashayar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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