یزدان

Yazdan

boyPersian

Yazdan is a Muslim boy name meaning “God”.

MeaningGod
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingیزدان
Pronunciationyaz-DAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Yazdan

Yazdan is a Persian word for God. It goes back to a plural meaning 'divine beings', but in classical Persian it became a standard name for the one God and is used by Muslim poets such as Rumi and Hafez. As a boy's name it is used in Iran and among Kurds.

Is Yazdan a Muslim name?

Yazdan is a Persian word for God, used by Muslim poets and given as a name by some Muslim families in Iran. Some prefer to pair it, as in Yazdanbakhsh ('gift of God'), rather than use the word for God alone.

Where is the name Yazdan used?

Used in Iran and among Kurdish families.

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Spellings and variants of Yazdan

YezdanYazdaan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yazdan mean?

Yazdan means 'God'. It comes from Persian.

Is Yazdan a Muslim name?

Yazdan is a Persian word for God, used by Muslim poets and given as a name by some Muslim families in Iran. Some prefer to pair it, as in Yazdanbakhsh ('gift of God'), rather than use the word for God alone.

How do you write Yazdan in Arabic?

Yazdan is written یزدان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Yazdan?

Yazdan is pronounced yaz-DAHN.

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