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Isfahan

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Meaning

Name of a Persian city

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic أصفهان
Urdu اصفہان
Persian اصفهان
Turkish İsfahan
Bengali ইসফাহান
Pashto اصفهان
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Isfahan is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Name of a Persian city', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Isfahan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Isfahan is a major historic Persian city, the Safavid capital celebrated in the saying "Isfahan is half the world."

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Etymology

The name of Isfahan, the great central Iranian city whose Safavid-era splendor earned the saying 'Isfahan is half the world.'

Notable Historical Usage

Isfahan was the Safavid capital, whose Naqsh-e Jahan square and blue-tiled mosques earned the saying that Isfahan is half the world.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across Persian-influenced Muslim communities.