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Meaning

Mountains in Iran

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Global Spellings

Arabic زاغروس
Urdu زگروس
Persian زاگرس
Bengali জাগ্রোস
Indonesian Zagro
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Zagros is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Mountains in Iran', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Zagros is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

The name of the Zagros Mountains, the great range of western Iran and Kurdistan.

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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