Farzad

Farzad is a masculine first name that carries the meaning 'the splendidly born'. This name originates from Persian, where 'far' (فر) stands for 'splendor, beauty' and the suffix '-zâd' (زاد) means 'child of' or 'son of'. Farzad is a common and popular name for boys, especially in Iran.

What does the name Farzad mean?

The first name Farzad means 'the splendidly born' and is composed of the Persian word 'far' (فر) for 'splendor, beauty' and the suffix '-zâd' (زاد), which means 'child of' or 'son of'. Farzad is particularly valued in the Persian-speaking world, especially in Iran.

Where does the name Farzad come from?

Farzad has its roots in Persian and is used as a masculine first name. Its meaning is 'the splendidly born'. The composition of the word is as follows: 'far' (فر) means splendor or beauty and '-zâd' (زاد) stands for child or son. The name is used in Afghan, Iranian, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Farzad?

The pronunciation of Farzad is two syllables and emphasizes the consonants. It is typically pronounced as 'Far-zad' [faʁˈzaːt]. The name begins with an open A sound that is clearly audible. The R gives the name a tonal depth. The voiced S connection in the middle creates tension, while the hard D at the end provides a distinctive conclusion. Farzad thus appears powerful and concise.

Popularity

In Germany, Farzad is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,024th among the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 2,068th place. Over the last ten years, Farzad has been given as a first name approximately 70 times, which earned it the 3,010th rank during this period. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,390th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Fari / Farzalotus / Fasi / Fazi

Famous people

• Farzad Ashoobi (Iranian football player)
• Farzad Ataie (Afghan football player)
• Farzad Bazoft (Iranian journalist)
• Farzad Bishop (Iranian aviation expert and author)
• Farzad Farzin (Iranian singer)
• Farzad Hatami (Iranian football player)
• Farzad Hosseinkhani (Iranian professional footballer)
• Farzad Houshidari (ice hockey player)
• Farzad Jafari (footballer from Iran)
• Farzad Majidi (Iranian football player)
• Farzad Mohammadi (footballer)
• Farzad Sharifian (pioneer of cultural linguistics)
• Farzad Zamehran (footballer from Iran)