Rostam

/R-AA-S-T-AE-M/

Boy MuslimZoroastrian Persian origin OtherPersian

The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.

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Yes — Rostam is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

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Meaning & origin

Rostam is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

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

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

What would a baby named Rostam look like?

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What does Rostam'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 Rostam resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
5
freedom and adventurous change
Chaldean
3
creativity and joyful expression

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Does Rostam go with your family's names?

Rostam breaks into 6 sounds: /R-AA-S-T-AE-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 Rostam 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 Rostam beside your family's names →

Nicknames

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

RosiRost

Names similar to Rostam

If Rostam 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 Rostam

Rashid
Rightly guided, the one who follows the straight path without stumbling — Ar-Rashid is among the 99 Names of Allah, the Guide who never errs. As a human name Rashid promises a child with sound judgement, moral clarity, and the rare ability to find the right way through confusion when others are lost in doubt
Rahim
The most merciful, the compassionate one whose mercy is expressed in sustained care — Ar-Rahim is the second word of the Bismillah, invoked before every surah and every significant act in Muslim life
Rahman
The Most Gracious, the All-Compassionate, from the Arabic root r-h-m, the source of rahm (womb) and so of motherly mercy. As al-Rahman it is the second of the ninety-nine names of God, naming a compassion that embraces all creation, the broadest and most encompassing of the divine attributes.

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Common questions about Rostam

What does the name Rostam mean?

Rostam means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Rostam a boy or girl name?

Rostam is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Rostam?

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

Is Rostam a Muslim name?

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

What does Rostam mean in Persian?

Rostam originates from Persian, where it means "The great champion of the Shahnameh, from Rostam, supreme warrior-hero of Ferdowsi's epic, whose seven labours form the foundational saga of Iranian heroism. His name stands for unmatched strength, steadfast honor and the towering valor of a nation's mightiest champion.."

What are common nicknames for Rostam?

Common short forms of Rostam include Rosi, Rost.

What is the numerology of Rostam?

Rostam has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.

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