مازیار

Mazyar

boyPersian

Mazyar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of a prince of Tabaristan”.

MeaningName of a prince of Tabaristan
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمازیار
Pronunciationmahz-YAR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mazyar

Mazyar is best known as the name of Maziyar, a ninth-century prince of Tabaristan on the Caspian coast who rebelled against the Abbasids. The meaning of the name is uncertain. In modern Iran it is used as a historical Persian boy's name, especially popular in Mazandaran.

Is Mazyar a Muslim name?

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

Where is the name Mazyar used?

Used in Iran, especially in the northern provinces.

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Spellings and variants of Mazyar

MaziarMaziyar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mazyar mean?

Mazyar means 'Name of a prince of Tabaristan'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mazyar a Muslim name?

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

How do you write Mazyar in Arabic?

Mazyar is written مازیار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mazyar?

Mazyar is pronounced mahz-YAR.

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