Parham
Parham is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, pious, one who abstains from wrong”.
| Meaning | Pure, pious, one who abstains from wrong |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | پرهام |
| Pronunciation | par-HAHM |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Parham
Parham is a Persian name whose meaning is usually given as pure, pious or virtuous. Many Iranian families understand it through the word parhiz, abstinence or self-restraint, and its related adjective parhizkar, a person who keeps away from wrongdoing; on this reading Parham describes someone who guards himself against what is wrong. This explanation is popular rather than scholarly, and the exact formation of the name is not certain. Claims that it is a Persian form of Abraham appear online, but there is no solid evidence for them.
Parham came into wide use in Iran in the later decades of the twentieth century, as many parents turned to Persian rather than Arabic names, and it has remained a fashionable boy's name since. It is written پرهام and pronounced par-HAHM, with a light stress on the second syllable; Parhaam is an occasional English spelling. The name is also found among Persian speakers in Afghanistan and in Iranian communities in North America, Europe and Australia. A well-known modern bearer is Parham Maghsoodloo, the Iranian chess grandmaster and former world junior champion.
Famous people named Parham
- Parham Maghsoodloo — Iranian chess grandmaster and former world junior champion
Is Parham a Muslim name?
Yes, in the sense that it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran. Parham is a Persian name rather than an Arabic or Quranic one, but its usual meaning of purity and piety is fully in keeping with Islamic values.
Where is the name Parham used?
Common among Iranian families and the Iranian diaspora, with some use among Persian speakers in Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Parham
- Parham name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parham mean?
Parham means 'Pure, pious, one who abstains from wrong'. It comes from Persian.
Is Parham a Muslim name?
Yes, in the sense that it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran. Parham is a Persian name rather than an Arabic or Quranic one, but its usual meaning of purity and piety is fully in keeping with Islamic values.
How do you write Parham in Arabic?
Parham is written پرهام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Parham?
Parham is pronounced par-HAHM.
Is Parham an Arabic name?
No. Parham is a Persian name, written پرهام, and has no Arabic root.
Is Parham mentioned in the Quran?
No. Parham does not appear in the Quran; it is a modern Persian name whose usual meaning, purity and piety, fits well with Islamic values.