بیژن

Bijan

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Bijan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of a hero in the Shahnameh”.

MeaningName of a hero in the Shahnameh
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingبیژن
Pronunciationbee-ZHAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Bijan

Bijan (Bīzhan) is the name of a hero in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, whose love story with the Turanian princess Manīzha is one of the best-known episodes of the epic. The name's original meaning is uncertain. It is popular in Iran and Afghanistan and is used by Iranian Muslims as well as by other Iranian communities.

Is Bijan a Muslim name?

Bijan is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It comes from Persian epic tradition rather than Arabic or Islamic sources.

Where is the name Bijan used?

Common in Iran and among Iranians abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Bijan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bijan mean?

Bijan means 'Name of a hero in the Shahnameh'. It comes from Persian.

Is Bijan a Muslim name?

Bijan is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It comes from Persian epic tradition rather than Arabic or Islamic sources.

How do you write Bijan in Arabic?

Bijan is written بیژن in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bijan?

Bijan is pronounced bee-ZHAHN.

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