What is a old name for Iran called?

ancient Iran, also known as Persia, historic region of southwestern Asia that is only roughly coterminous with modern Iran.

How do Iranian names work?

It is not customary for Iranians to have a middle name. Instead, they may have two first names: [first personal name] [optional second personal name] [surname]. Naming is patrilineal with children taking their father’s last name.

Why isn’t Iran called Persia?

Iran was always known as ‘Persia’ to foreign governments and was once heavily influenced by Great Britain and Russia. To signal the changes that had come to Persia under the rule of Reza Shah, namely that Persia had freed itself from the grip of the British and Russians, it would be known as Iran.

What are some good old fashioned girl names?

Adele – this beautiful old timey girl name means ‘nobility’ and comes from German origins Agatha – this ancient Greek old fashioned girl name means ‘good’ or ‘good woman’ Agnes – is another Greek baby girl name and this one means ‘pure’ or ‘holy’ Alexandra – is another Greek name and the female form of Alexander which means ‘defender of man’

What are the names of the old fashioned boys?

1 Abraham 2 Albert 3 Ambrose 4 Amos 5 Angelo 6 Arthur 7 August 8 Augustus 9 Beau 10 Benedict 11 Benjamin 12 Bernard 13 Bradley 14 Bruce. “The man from the brushwood,” ultimately from the Latin bruscia, brush wood. 15 Bruno 16 Byron 17 Caleb 18 Cecil 19 Charles 20 Charlie

What are the names of the Zoroastrians in Iran?

Zoroastrian names: Avestan Old Persian Parsi Irani Avestan Personal and Family names (Based on C. Bartholomae, Altiranisches Wörterbuch, pg. 1983-88) aêtava (m) An ashavan, son of Mayu. Cf. yt13.123. aêvô-gafya (m) an adversary of Keresasp. Cf. yt15.28. aêvô-sared [Aevo-saredha-fyaeshta] Father of Thrit ‘of the Tanya land’. Cf. yt13.125.

What are some good names from the 1800s?

Bertha (German origin), this name means “bright”. One of the olden names for ladies which is popular even today. 25. Blanche (Latin origin), another rare name from the Victorian age, it means “pure or saintly”. 26. Clementine (European origin), a beautiful old- fashioned name meaning “merciful and mild”.