باربد

Barbod

boyPersian

Barbod is a Muslim boy name meaning “Famous musician of the Sasanian court”.

MeaningFamous musician of the Sasanian court
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingباربد
Pronunciationbar-BOD
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Barbod

Barbod recalls Barbad, the celebrated musician and poet at the court of the Sasanian king Khosrow II in the early seventh century. He is credited in Persian tradition with composing cycles of melodies, and his name became a byword for musical genius. Barbod is now a stylish modern boy's name in Iran.

Is Barbod a Muslim name?

Barbod is a Persian historical name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Barbod used?

Used in modern Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Barbod

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barbod mean?

Barbod means 'Famous musician of the Sasanian court'. It comes from Persian.

Is Barbod a Muslim name?

Barbod is a Persian historical name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Barbod in Arabic?

Barbod is written باربد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Barbod?

Barbod is pronounced bar-BOD.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.