Isfandiyar

Meaning: Isfandiyar comes from the Persian name “Esfandiyār / اسفندیار”, which traces back to the ancient Iranian root “spandadāt”, meaning “divinely given,” “a sacred gift.” The name conveys the sense of “a man endowed with purity and noble virtues.” In the Shahnameh, Isfandiyar is portrayed as the courageous son of King Goshtasp — a defender of the Zoroastrian faith, a hero who passes through seven trials, and a symbol of bravery, strength, and unwavering resolve. For this reason, the name expresses the wish for a boy to be brave, strong-willed, principled, and just.

Origin: Persian-Tajik names