Name meaning
Isfandiyar
Boy's nameFars mənşəli
God's gift, sacred offering; brave warrior.
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Name meaning and origin
Isfandiyar is an ancient name of Persian origin; it traces back to the Middle Persian "Spandadāt" and the Avestan "Spəntō-dāta" forms, meaning "given by the holy one", "a gift of God". In modern Persian the name also carries the shade of "hero, brave warrior".
Isfandiyar is known in Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh" as the son of the Kayanian ruler Goshtasb and an invincible hero. In Azerbaijan the name is chosen in connection with the classical Persian literary tradition. It does not appear in the Quran, and from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on bearing this name.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 10
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- İsfəndyar, Esfəndiyar
- Pronunciation
- is.fæn.di.ˈjaɾ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Isfandiyar?
Isfandiyar means God's gift, a sacred bestowal, and also a champion. It is of ancient Persian origin.Is the name Isfandiyar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Isfandiyar does not appear in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition against bearing this name.Is Isfandiyar a boy name or a girl name?
Isfandiyar is a boy name.