Sun; from Old Persian "kuruš"
Name Profile
Iran
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Iran.
Primary meaning
Land of the Aryans; country name
Pronunciation: ee-RAHN
Profile summary
Persian name for the country. The current meaning shown for this name is Land of the Aryans; country name. The catalog pronunciation is listed as ee-RAHN. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Iran. Iran appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Iran is currently cataloged under Persian origin, and this page describes its meaning as Land of the Aryans; country name.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Persian origin and Italian-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Iran is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Iran. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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