Persian name meaning "good thought"
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Humayun
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Humayun.
Primary meaning
Fortunate; auspicious; from Persian "humāyūn"
Pronunciation: hoo-may-YOON
Profile summary
Mughal emperor Humayun. The current meaning shown for this name is Fortunate; auspicious; from Persian "humāyūn". The catalog pronunciation is listed as hoo-may-YOON. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Humayun. Humayun appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Humayun is currently cataloged under Persian origin, and this page describes its meaning as Fortunate; auspicious; from Persian "humāyūn".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Persian origin and Persian-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Humayun is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related forms for this profile include Humayun. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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