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Do you want to know how to write your name in Persian?

We’ll be honest with you—one of the questions we get asked the most on PersianPod101 is on — yes, you guessed it — names. The most frequently asked questions include:

  • “How do you write an English name in Persian?”
  • “Is it possible to make a nickname up and ask native Persian speakers to use it?”
  • “Are there any Persian names that sound like English names?”

For those who want to have their name in Persian, we have made it simple for you to write your name today. Yes, today! This post is your one-stop guide regarding Persian names!
 

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  • Write your name in the English alphabet. Our Persian teachers might not speak your language :’(
  • If your name is pronounced differently from the spelling, please let us know the pronunciation.

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1. How to Write Your Name in Persian

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Write Your Name in Persian!
 

Iranian people use the Persian alphabet to write English names. To write your English name in Persian, first you need to know the basics of the alphabet.

The easiest way is to find a Persian letter that corresponds to the pronunciation of your Persian name. For example, if your name is “Maya,” you can use the letter م for the “m” sound,” ا for “aa” sound, ی for “ya” sound, then ا for “aa” sound. You just need to put them together and write مایا for “Maya.”

Here are some English names in the Persian alphabet.

  • Noah (نوح)
  • Jacob (یعقوب)
  • Michael (مایک)
  • Daniel (دانیل)
  • Sandra (ساندرا)
  • George (جورج)
  • Thomas (توماس)
  • Kimberly (کیمبرلی)

If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Persian characters by yourself, here’s our audio lesson for you. Check out Cracking the Persian Writing System and learn how to write the Persian characters for your English name.

This will help you learn the Persian alphabet and start writing your name in Persian by yourself!

 

2. How to Make Up Your Persian Nickname

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How to Make Up Your Persian Name
 

If you want to have your own Persian name that sounds like a typical name that any native speaker could read and understand without problems, don’t worry.

Here’s a list of Persian names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Persian name.

 

A. Persian First Names

- a. Persian Female Names

  • شبنم (Shabnam)
  • بهار (Bahaar)
  • سمیرا (Samiraa)
  • شقایق (Shaghaayegh)
  • شادی (Shadi)
  • پریسا (Parisa)
  • بیتا امینی (Bita Amini)
  • شیرین مینایی (Shirin Minai)

- b. Persian Male Names

  • بردیا (Bardiyaa)
  • رضا (Rezaa)
  • محمد (Mohammad)
  • سینا (Sinaa)
  • رضا میلانی (Reza Milani)
  • رامین (Ramin)
  • میلاد (Milad)
  • حسن (Hassan)

B. Persian Last Names

For those who want to have your own Persian last name too, here’s the list of popular Persian last names.

  • عطار (Attar)
  • دارزی (Darzi)
  • هاشمی (Hashemi)
  • شیرازی (Shirazi)
  • تهرانی (Tehrani)
  • علینژاد (Alinejad)
  • عبّاسی (Abbasi)
  • جمشیدی (Jamshidi)
  • رستمی (Rostami)
  • کریمی (Karimi)

 

3. Related Lessons

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Survival Phrases
 
Learn vital Persian phrases that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Iran. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, and much more. If you haven’t studied Persian and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

 

Introduction Series
 
Want to learn Persian? Don’t know where to start? This is it. The Introduction to Persian series is perfect for those who know zero Persian but want to take that first step. In this series, you’ll learn all about the Persian language, as well as grammar, writing and phrases to get you started.

 

Persian Pronunciation Guide
 
Ready to sound like a native Persian speaker? Join us in the Ultimate Persian Pronunciation Series! You’ll learn the ins and outs of perfect Persian pronunciation. You’ll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.

 

Persian in 3 Minutes
 
Learn the basics you need to be polite while speaking Persian. We will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases and explain the grammar and composition. Plus, you’ll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Persian speakers.

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What's your name? Leave a comment. We'll write your name in the Persian alphabet 😄

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Hi Miron!


Thank you for sharing the origin of your name. In Persian, your name can be translated as میرون /Mīron/. It has a beautiful meaning and connection to the word myrrh.


If you have any questions, please let us know.


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Hi Myles!


Thank you for reaching out. If you're interested in how to say your name in Persian, you can use "مایلز" (/Māyels/). It's great to see you taking an interest in learning Persian!


Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.


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Miron, from the Greek Myron, for myrrh.

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hi! Tatiana


اسم شما به فارسی "تاتیانا" (Esme shoma be Farsi "Tatiana") نوشته می‌شود. (Your name is written as "Tatiana" in Persian.)


If you have any questions about Persian or anything else, feel free to let us know.


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Hi Ranniel Luz!


Thank you for sharing your name with us. In Persian, your name would be written as رانیل لوز (Rānīl Lūz). It's great to see you engaging with the language and learning how to express your name in Persian. Keep up the good work!


Looking forward to seeing you often here.


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Hi Mark Abdelnour!


Thank you for sharing your name with us. In Persian, your name can be written as مارک عبدالنور (Mârk Abdolnour). It's always wonderful to learn how names are expressed in different languages.


If you have any questions, please let us know.

سپاسگزاریم (Sepâsgozârim "Thank you")


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Hi Purushotham!


It looks like you might be interested in knowing how to say your name in Persian. Your name, "Purushotham Reddy Koppula," can be transliterated into Persian as "پوروشوتام ردی کوپولا" (/Poorushotam Redi Koopula/).


We hope this helps! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.


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My name is Myles

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My name is Tatiana

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My name is Ranniel Luz