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ArdeshirIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

King, Ruler

Pronunciation: ar-deh-SHEER

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Name
Ardeshir
Meaning
King, Ruler
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ar-deh-SHEER
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ardeshir mean?

Ardeshir is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "King". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ar-deh-SHEER. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اردشیر

ساسانی خاندان کے بانی اردشیر بن ساسان سے مشتق

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

أردشير

اسم مشتق من أردشير بن ساسان، مؤسس الأسرة الساسانية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ar-deh-SHEER

IPA

/ɑːrdɛʃɪr/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ardeshir is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is King. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Indicates a natural born leader, pioneer, and entrepreneur

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentDeterminedStrong-willedCalm under pressureResourcefulIntrospective

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes leadership and protection

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Ardeshir carries a rich and significant cultural legacy from Persia, a land known for its great empires and powerful monarchs. Ardeshir is a derivative of the ancient Persian name Artaxerxes or Artaxshater, meaning a "king, ruler, or righteous one." It strongly reflects the historical importance of leadership and unity in Persian culture and its enduring influence on contemporary Iranian and global societies.
In the Islamic context, Ardeshir signifies unwavering guidance, spiritual authority, and representation of the divine will. It may signify being a steadfast leader whose decisions and actions are inspired by a deep understanding of Islamic teachings and moral values. As a reminder, the person with this name is called to lead with wisdom, compassion, and justice, embodying the essence of a righteous and benevolent ruler.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ardeshir was a king of the Sassanid Empire in the 5th century AD. The name Ardeshir carried significant weight in that era.

5th century AD

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ardeshir

Derived from Ardeshir bin Sasan, founder of the Sassanid dynasty

🇵🇰Urdu

اردشیر

ساسانی خاندان کے بانی اردشیر بن ساسان سے مشتق

🇸🇦Arabic

أردشير

اسم مشتق من أردشير بن ساسان، مؤسس الأسرة الساسانية

🇮🇳Hindi

अर्दशीर

सासानी परिवार के संस्थापक अर्दशीर बिन सासान से लिया गया

🇦🇫Pashto

اردشیر

د ساسانيانو د بنسټګر اردشیر بن ساسان څخه اخیستل شوی

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