Bahram

Bahram (بهرام) is a masculine name that has established itself as a modern Persian and Iranian variant of the ancient Avestan name Verethragna (Vərəthraghna). The name can be interpreted figuratively as 'the victory over resistance', while the literal translation is more 'the victor' or 'the triumphant'.

What does the name Bahram mean?

Bahram (بهرام) is a masculine name that traces back to a modern Persian and Iranian form of the Avestan name Verethragna (Vərəthraghna). Figuratively, the name means 'the victory over resistance', while it is more literally translated as 'the victor' or 'the triumphant'. Its origin lies in Avestan or Old Persian, derived from the terms wahrām or bahrām, meaning 'victorious', 'the victor', or 'the champion'. Bahram was also a Zoroastrian god associated with victory and war. Alternatives to this name include Bahrom, Behram, and Warahran.

Where does the name Bahram come from?

The name Bahram has its roots in Old Persian and Avestan and means 'the victor'.

How do you pronounce Bahram?

The pronunciation of Bahram is concise and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bah-ram' [ˈbaː.ʁam], with the open initial syllable combined with a powerful, slightly rolling ending. The '-ram' provides a distinctive, resonant conclusion that gives the name a dynamic and profound quality. Overall, Bahram conveys a powerful and present impression – structured, clear, and with an impressive, self-assured aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Bahram is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Bahram has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. For the global popularity and distribution of Bahram, one can refer to the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Bahram Alivandi (artist from Austria)
• Bahram Atef (Iranian football player)
• Bahram Beizai (Iranian film director)
• Bahram Dabbagh (Iranian footballer)
• Bahram Dabiri (Iranian artist)
• Bahram Dehghanyar (musician from Iran)
• Bahram Farid (Iranian volleyball player)
• Bahram Hajou (painter)
• Bahram Jalali (British physicist)
• Bahram Mashhoon (physicist from Iran)
• Bahram Mavaddat (football player from Iran)
• Bahram Muzaffer (boxer)
• Bahram Radan (actor from Iran)
• Bahram Shirdel (Iranian architect)
• Dawlat Ujir Bahram Khan (poet)