Persian Surnames

Son of Najaf

Of the Nakha tribe or palm tree

Famous, renowned

Helper, supporter

Textile weaver

Helper or supporter of victory

Speaker, orator

Vice-regent, deputy

Of the nobleman or deputy

Related to Navai (melody)

Observant, watchful

Voice or calling

Blessed, graceful

Of good ancestors

Of good fortune

Radiance of goodness

Of good nature or seeker of goodness

Good breath or good soul

Of good name or repute

Radiance of goodness

Of good foundation

Price of light

Bestower of light

Born of light

Of the new year (Nowruz)

Of light, luminous

Related to Nowruz

Eagle, majestic bird

Of hope

Of civilization, urban

Master or expert

Of the Pahlavi dynasty or Parthian

Champion or wrestler

Of pure lineage

Garden keeper

Refuge, shelter

Related to Abraham or an ancient city

Pious, devout

Of Persian lineage

Radiant, luminous

Victorious, fortunate

Of the pasha or noble lord

Lasting, enduring

Long-legged or gazelle-like

Sorrowful, remorseful

Adorned, embellished

Old sage of Hadi

Old sage of Morad