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Kermanshah

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Meaning

From the name of Kermanshah, a city in Iran

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic كرمنشاه
Urdu کرمانشاہ
Persian کرمانشاه
Turkish Kirmanşah
Bengali কেরমানশাহ
Pashto کرمانشاه
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Kermanshah is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Kermanshah, a city in Iran', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Kermanshah, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kermanshah is a historic city in western Iran with roots stretching back to the Sassanid era.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Kermanshah, the major Kurdish-Iranian city near the Taq-e Bostan Sasanian reliefs.

Notable Historical Usage

Kermanshah, the great Kurdish city of western Iran, lies beside the Sasanian rock reliefs of Taq-e Bostan on the old road to Baghdad.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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