Sindokht
/S-IY-N-D-AA-K-T/
A queenly Persian name of epic memory, borne by Sindokht in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the wise and resourceful mother of Rudaba who negotiates peace and secures her daughter's marriage. Through her the name carries the dignity of a clever, dauntless noblewoman, dokht meaning 'daughter'.
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Yes — Sindokht is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “A queenly Persian name of epic memory, borne by Sindokht in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the wise and resourceful mother of Rudaba who negotiates peace and secures her daughter's marriage. Through her the name carries the dignity of a clever, dauntless noblewoman, dokht meaning 'daughter'.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Sindokht is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A queenly Persian name of epic memory, borne by Sindokht in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the wise and resourceful mother of Rudaba who negotiates peace and secures her daughter's marriage. Through her the name carries the dignity of a clever, dauntless noblewoman, dokht meaning 'daughter'." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Sindokht is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Sindokht carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Sindokht's baby portrait →What does Sindokht'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 Sindokht resonates in either tradition.
Sindokht's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sindokht's full reading →
Does Sindokht go with your family's names?
Sindokht breaks into 7 sounds: /S-IY-N-D-AA-K-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 Sindokht 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 Sindokht beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sindokht — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Sindokht
What does the name Sindokht mean?
Sindokht means "A queenly Persian name of epic memory, borne by Sindokht in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the wise and resourceful mother of Rudaba who negotiates peace and secures her daughter's marriage. Through her the name carries the dignity of a clever, dauntless noblewoman, dokht meaning 'daughter'.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Sindokht a boy or girl name?
Sindokht is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sindokht?
Sindokht is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Sindokht a Muslim name?
Yes. Sindokht is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Sindokht mean in Persian?
Sindokht originates from Persian, where it means "A queenly Persian name of epic memory, borne by Sindokht in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the wise and resourceful mother of Rudaba who negotiates peace and secures her daughter's marriage. Through her the name carries the dignity of a clever, dauntless noblewoman, dokht meaning 'daughter'.."
What are common nicknames for Sindokht?
Common short forms of Sindokht include Sini, Sind.
What is the numerology of Sindokht?
Sindokht has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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