ساسان

Sasan

boyPersian (pre-Islamic)

Sasan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ancestor of the Sasanian kings”.

MeaningAncestor of the Sasanian kings
GenderBoy
OriginPersian (pre-Islamic)
Arabic spellingساسان
Pronunciationsah-SAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sasan

Sasan is the name of the ancestor from whom the Sasanian dynasty, which ruled Iran from 224 to 651 CE, took its name. The original meaning is uncertain. In modern Iran it is a well-liked historical name recalling the last great Persian empire before Islam, and it is common in families who favour names from Iranian history.

Is Sasan a Muslim name?

Sasan is a pre-Islamic Persian name without an Arabic root, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran as a historical name.

Where is the name Sasan used?

Used in Iran and among Iranians abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Sasan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sasan mean?

Sasan means 'Ancestor of the Sasanian kings'. It comes from Persian (pre-Islamic).

Is Sasan a Muslim name?

Sasan is a pre-Islamic Persian name without an Arabic root, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran as a historical name.

How do you write Sasan in Arabic?

Sasan is written ساسان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sasan?

Sasan is pronounced sah-SAHN.

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