Rustem
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rustem
Rustem derives from Persian and means "hero" or "valiant," rooted in the Persian word "rōstam" related to strength and prowess.
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Etymology
Rustem derives from Persian and means "hero" or "valiant," rooted in the Persian word "rōstam" related to strength and prowess. The name is primarily used in Turkic, Persian, and Central Asian cultures, particularly among Muslims, and carries historical significance through the legendary hero Rustam from the Persian epic Shahnameh.
Rustem currently ranks #5,856 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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