Surena
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Surena
Surena derives from Persian and means "hero" or "brave one," rooted in the Old Persian linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Surena derives from Persian and means "hero" or "brave one," rooted in the Old Persian linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and some Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance tied to Surena the Great, a celebrated Parthian general of the 1st century BCE.
Surena currently ranks #13,214 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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