Tiran
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tiran
Tiran derives from Persian roots, with "tir" meaning "arrow" and the suffix "-an" forming an agent noun, thus meaning "archer" or one who shoots arrows.
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Etymology
Tiran derives from Persian roots, with "tir" meaning "arrow" and the suffix "-an" forming an agent noun, thus meaning "archer" or one who shoots arrows. The name is primarily used in Armenian, Persian, and Kurdish cultures, with historical significance in Armenian tradition and some usage in Islamic contexts.
Tiran currently ranks #13,941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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