Farbod
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | Protector of the glory |
| Region of origin | Iran (Persia) |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Farzin, Farzad, Farshad, Farshid |
Farbod (Persian: فربد) is a Persian name that is common in Iran. It means "the protector of glory". The name dates back to before the Arab invasion of Iran when the Persian Empire embraced its ancient religion, Zoroastrianism.
Etymology[]
According to Shahnameh, it is written with a Ferdowsi, which is a "bold" suffix that comes after each word to show ownership. For example, in Persian, "sepah" means army, while "sepahbod" means someone who is in control of an army: the equivalent of English word General.
References[]
- Schmitt, Rüdiger (1970), "Die theophoren Eigennamen mit altiranisch *Miθra-", Acta Iranica, 17: 395–455
Categories:
- Given names
- Persian mythology
- Persian masculine given names