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Sohrab

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Meaning

Illustrious; Bright

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic سهراب
Urdu سہراب
Persian سهراب
Bengali সোহরাব
Pashto سهراب
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Sohrab offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Illustrious; Bright', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Sohrab is a legendary Persian hero, the tragic son of Rustam in the Shahnameh.

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Etymology

From the Persian سهراب (Sohrab), the tragic hero of the Shahnameh, unknowingly slain in single combat by his father Rustam.

Notable Historical Usage

Sohrab is the son Rostam kills in single combat in the Shahnameh, each unaware of the other until the wound is given.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.