Istakhar
Persian · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Istakhar
Istakhar means "throne" or "royal seat" and derives from Persian, combining "ista" (seat/throne) with the suffix "khar" (place/seat).
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Etymology
Istakhar means "throne" or "royal seat" and derives from Persian, combining "ista" (seat/throne) with the suffix "khar" (place/seat). The name is used primarily in Persian and Islamic cultures, with historical significance as the name of an ancient Persian capital city (also spelled Estakhr or Ctesiphon region).
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