پژمان

Pejman

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Pejman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Longing, wistful; traditionally 'sorrowful'”.

MeaningLonging, wistful; traditionally 'sorrowful'
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingپژمان
Pronunciationpezh-MAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Pejman

Pejman (Pezhman) is a Persian name. In classical Persian the word pazhmān described someone wistful or sorrowful, the same idea as pazhmurdan, 'to wilt'; modern name books usually soften this to longing or yearning. It appears in Persian literature and has been a well-established boy's name in Iran for decades.

Is Pejman a Muslim name?

Pejman is a Persian name rather than an Arabic or Quranic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran. Parents wanting an Arabic name with a hopeful meaning might consider Raja (hope) or Murad (wish).

Where is the name Pejman used?

Used mainly in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Pejman

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pejman mean?

Pejman means 'Longing, wistful; traditionally 'sorrowful''. It comes from Persian.

Is Pejman a Muslim name?

Pejman is a Persian name rather than an Arabic or Quranic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran. Parents wanting an Arabic name with a hopeful meaning might consider Raja (hope) or Murad (wish).

How do you write Pejman in Arabic?

Pejman is written پژمان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Pejman?

Pejman is pronounced pezh-MAHN.

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