فرزاد

Farzad

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Farzad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Born of glory; splendid”.

MeaningBorn of glory; splendid
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفرزاد
Pronunciationfar-ZAHD
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Farzad

Farzad combines farr, the old Persian idea of divine glory or splendour that surrounds a rightful king, with zād, 'born'. It is therefore understood as 'born with glory' or 'radiant, splendid'. The name is a modern favourite in Iran and belongs to the same family as Farshad, Farhad and Farzin, all built on the element far.

Is Farzad a Muslim name?

Farzad is a Persian name and not Arabic, but it is widely given by Muslim families in Iran and carries a positive meaning.

Where is the name Farzad used?

Popular in Iran and among Iranian families abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Farzad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farzad mean?

Farzad means 'Born of glory; splendid'. It comes from Persian.

Is Farzad a Muslim name?

Farzad is a Persian name and not Arabic, but it is widely given by Muslim families in Iran and carries a positive meaning.

How do you write Farzad in Arabic?

Farzad is written فرزاد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farzad?

Farzad is pronounced far-ZAHD.

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