Pourandokht
/P-OW-UH-R-AA-N-D-OW-K-HH-T/
Daughter of the firstborn, from Persian puran (firstborn) and dokht (daughter). A heritage Zoroastrian name borne by the Sasanian queen Boran, or Pourandokht, one of only two women ever to sit on the throne of the Persian Empire. The -dokht (daughter) suffix appears across many noble Iranian feminine names.
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Yes — Pourandokht is a Zoroastrian girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Daughter of the firstborn, from Persian puran (firstborn) and dokht (daughter). A heritage Zoroastrian name borne by the Sasanian queen Boran, or Pourandokht, one of only two women ever to sit on the throne of the Persian Empire. The -dokht (daughter) suffix appears across many noble Iranian feminine names.”.
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Meaning & origin
Pourandokht is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "Daughter of the firstborn, from Persian puran (firstborn) and dokht (daughter). A heritage Zoroastrian name borne by the Sasanian queen Boran, or Pourandokht, one of only two women ever to sit on the throne of the Persian Empire. The -dokht (daughter) suffix appears across many noble Iranian feminine names." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Persian families, Pourandokht carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Pourandokht look like?
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See Pourandokht's baby portrait →What does Pourandokht'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 Pourandokht resonates in either tradition.
Pourandokht's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pourandokht's full reading →
Does Pourandokht go with your family's names?
Pourandokht breaks into 11 sounds: /P-OW-UH-R-AA-N-D-OW-K-HH-T/. 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 Pourandokht 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 Pourandokht beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pourandokht — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pourandokht
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Common questions about Pourandokht
What does the name Pourandokht mean?
Pourandokht means "Daughter of the firstborn, from Persian puran (firstborn) and dokht (daughter). A heritage Zoroastrian name borne by the Sasanian queen Boran, or Pourandokht, one of only two women ever to sit on the throne of the Persian Empire. The -dokht (daughter) suffix appears across many noble Iranian feminine names.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Pourandokht a boy or girl name?
Pourandokht is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Pourandokht?
Pourandokht is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian tradition, commonly among Persian families.
Is Pourandokht a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Pourandokht is a girl name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin.
What does Pourandokht mean in Persian?
Pourandokht originates from Persian, where it means "Daughter of the firstborn, from Persian puran (firstborn) and dokht (daughter). A heritage Zoroastrian name borne by the Sasanian queen Boran, or Pourandokht, one of only two women ever to sit on the throne of the Persian Empire. The -dokht (daughter) suffix appears across many noble Iranian feminine names.."
What are common nicknames for Pourandokht?
Common short forms of Pourandokht include Pouri.
What is the numerology of Pourandokht?
Pourandokht has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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