📖 About Bahram
Bahram is an ancient Persian name derived from the Avestan Verethragna, meaning 'victory bringer' or 'smiter of resistance.' In Zoroastrian tradition, Verethragna was a powerful deity of victory and warfare, patron of warriors and champions. The name passed into Middle Persian as Wahram and then Bahram, carried through the centuries by the Sassanid royal dynasty — five Sassanid kings bore the name, the most celebrated being Bahram V, known as Bahram Gur ("Wild Donkey Bahram"), renowned for his hunting prowess and love of poetry. In Persian astronomy, Bahram is the classical name for the planet Mars, linking the name to the red wandering star and its martial symbolism. The name also appears in the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic poem, as a heroic figure. Still used in Iran, Afghanistan, and among diaspora communities, Bahram carries the weight of an imperial heritage and the cosmic symbolism of the red planet.
📍 Details
- OriginPersian
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningVictory bringer
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⭐ Famous People
- Bahram V (Bahram Gur) — The most celebrated Sassanid king (r. 420–438 AD), legendary for his hunting exploits, love of music and poetry, and patronage of the arts.
- Bahram I — Sassanid king (r. 273–276 AD), first of five kings to bear the name; he ordered the execution of the prophet Mani, founder of Manichaeism.
- Bahram II — Sassanid king (r. 276–293 AD), known for extensive dealings with Rome and internal religious conflicts during his reign.
- Bahram Beizai — Prominent Iranian filmmaker, playwright, and scholar, celebrated for works exploring Persian mythology and social themes.
- Bahram Radan — Iranian actor widely known for his roles in Persian cinema and television, one of the most recognized faces in contemporary Iranian film.