منوچهر

Manouchehr

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Manouchehr is a Muslim boy name meaning “Legendary king of the Shahnameh”.

MeaningLegendary king of the Shahnameh
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمنوچهر
Pronunciationmah-noo-CHEHR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Manouchehr

Manouchehr is the name of a legendary Pishdadian king in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, who avenged his ancestor Iraj. The name comes from Avestan Manushchithra, usually explained as 'of the lineage of Manush' (a mountain), though popularly read as 'heavenly face'. It was common in Iran for boys born in the mid-twentieth century.

Is Manouchehr a Muslim name?

Manouchehr is a Persian epic name with no Arabic root, but it has long been used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Manouchehr used?

Common in older generations in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Manouchehr

ManuchehrManoochehrMinuchihr

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manouchehr mean?

Manouchehr means 'Legendary king of the Shahnameh'. It comes from Persian.

Is Manouchehr a Muslim name?

Manouchehr is a Persian epic name with no Arabic root, but it has long been used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Manouchehr in Arabic?

Manouchehr is written منوچهر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Manouchehr?

Manouchehr is pronounced mah-noo-CHEHR.

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