Atossa
Atossa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Well-granting; name of a Persian queen”.
| Meaning | Well-granting; name of a Persian queen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Old Persian |
| Arabic spelling | آتوسا |
| Pronunciation | aa-TOO-sah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Atossa
Atossa is the Greek form of the Old Persian Hutautha, usually interpreted as 'well-granting' or 'bestowing'. Atossa was the daughter of Cyrus the Great and wife of Darius I, mother of Xerxes. In modern Iran the name, as Atoosa, is used by families who like pre-Islamic Persian names.
Is Atossa a Muslim name?
Atossa is a pre-Islamic Persian name, used today by some Iranian families including Muslims, but it has no Islamic religious background.
Where is the name Atossa used?
Used mainly in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atossa mean?
Atossa means 'Well-granting; name of a Persian queen'. It comes from Old Persian.
Is Atossa a Muslim name?
Atossa is a pre-Islamic Persian name, used today by some Iranian families including Muslims, but it has no Islamic religious background.
How do you write Atossa in Arabic?
Atossa is written آتوسا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Atossa?
Atossa is pronounced aa-TOO-sah.