Persian Mythology Dog Names

Introduction

The phrase Persian Mythology refers to the collective religious, spiritual, and metaphysical beliefs held by the ancient inhabitants of the land that we now refer to as Iran. The stories that comprise Persian Mythology are over thousands of years old, with many having only been preserved via oral storytelling or in the form of poems and songs. One can learn as much about Persian history as they can about Persian cosmology should they choose to learn more about Persian Mythology; some of the most famous stories from this particular pantheon include tales like the Shahnameh (the Book of Kings) and the story of Amir Arsalan.

Persian Mythology Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Persian Mythology Dog

Simurgh

Simurgh (pronounced like SEE - MORGUE) is an awe inspiring creature from Persian Mythology whose prominence in her respective pantheon can't be understated. For the most part, there aren't really any other creatures from other pantheons who are as benevolent or important as Simurgh; she's featured in hundreds of Persian stories and her name is evoked, even to this very day, as a means of praying for grace and protection during turbulent times. In truth, Simurgh has more in common with a deity like Odin, Quetzalcoatl, or Zeus. Simurgh has a lot in common with these chief deities. To help further illustrate Simurgh's importance to Persian Mythology, we'll need to give you run down on her background.

First and foremost, let's talk looks; Simurgh is often described as being a winged feminine creature that just oozes grace and beauty. This is despite the fact that she's said to possess either the head or body of a dog, the claws of a lion, and feathers aplenty. If it's still a little difficult to picture what Simurgh looks like, imagine a dog (we'll say a Saluki due to their popularity in Persia) with wings, long yet refined, and that's the size of a whale. That's pretty much how Simurgh typically looks on any given day. Being a divine creature, however, Simurgh may very well be able to change her form at will - possibly explaining the conflicting accounts regarding her appearance.

In terms of powers and abilities, Simurgh's more or less won the superpower lottery; she can fly thanks to her massive wings, possesses supernatural strength, can breastfeed other creatures (including humans) due to being part mammal, and is capable of bestowing blessings upon individuals that she takes a liking to. Again, Simurgh's also gigantic (having been said to be large enough to carry a fully grown elephant as if it were a 5-pound weight.) She uses all of these abilities to battle evil spirits and aid mortals on a daily basis, hence our comparison between Simurgh and the Sky Fathers earlier.

We mentioned that Simurgh has been either mentioned or outright featured in hundreds of Persian stories earlier, so we'd like to mention a few of her most famous exploits before getting to the name ideas. Simurgh is said to roost in the Persian Tree of Life and is said to have a soft spot for children in need - this led to her aiding Prince Zal from the previously mentioned Shahnameh. Simurgh is also regarded as the patron deity of dogs out in Iran.

Persian Mythology Dog Name Considerations

One reason that a person might give their dog a name inspired by Persian Mythology would be having a personal connection to the subject at hand: growing up in a household that was familiar with Persian Mythology or befriending, dating or marrying, or working with someone who has the sort of connections we're talking about. Creatures like manticores and griffons are featured in Persian mythology, so you may unknowingly be connected with the Persian Pantheon in more ways than you may have initially believed. We'll be sure to list a few names in Arabic and Sanskrit down below as well as the Anglicized versions of certain figures' names.

Another reason a person might want to name their dog after a character or creature from Persian Mythology could be that they're just interested in World Mythology as a whole. If you're a big fan of World Myth then the subject at hand might really resonate with you; as the cultures that actively paid tribute to the Persian Pantheon are among some of the oldest in the world, it's believed that a number of Persian stories and customs inspired the likes of Greeks and Egyptians. As such, you'll see some familiar faces popping up in Persian Mythology as you read on.

Male Persian Mythology Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Roc A gigantic bird similar to the Thunderbird
0	Er-Roc Eric + Roc
0	Arash Based on Arash the Archer
0	Arnold A Western name somewhat similar to Arash's
0	Garshasp A famous monster slayer from Iranian Lore
0	Kirsāsp Garshasp's Persian name
0	Kərəsāspa The Ancient Avestan form of Garshasp's name
0	Zāl Prince Zāl was aided by Simurgh as a baby
0	Dastan One of Prince Zāl's other names
0	Rostam Zāl's son, who became a legendary hero himself
0	Rustam An alternate name for Rostam
0	Rakhsh The rose red horse Rostam rode into battle
0	Luminous The meaning of Rakhsh's name
0	Palangineh The mythical suit of armor Rostam used to wear
0	Bayan Babr-e Bayan is Palangineh's Persian name
0	Sohrab Rostam's son, who battled his father
0	Suhrāb Sohrab's alternate name
0	Shaghad Rostam's half-brother, who bested the former in combat
0	Koroghlu Something of a vigilante from Persian Lore
0	Blindson The meaning of Koroghlu's name
0	Manticore The lion like monster from Persian mythology
0	Mantyger Another way to spell the word Manticore
0	Shahrokh The King of Birds
0	Shahroze One of Shahrokh's alternate names
0	Hadhayosh A terrible talking beast from Iranian Lore
0	Sarsaok Hadhayosh's Avestan name
0	Hussein An Arabic name that means handsome
0	Hassan The name that Hussein is derived from
0	Naman Sanskrit for Hello
0	Nirbhay Sanskrit for Fearless

Female Persian Mythology Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Allatum The Iranian Goddess of the Underworld
0	Simurgh The Benevolent Bird-Dog
0	Simone A name that pays tribute to Simurgh's
0	Allatu Allatum's alternative name
0	Ereshkigal Allatum's Mesopotamian counterpart
0	Irkalla Ereshkigal's other given name
0	Ahurani A Water Goddess also featured in Zoroastrian texts
0	Bahamut The name of a large serpent said to hold the Earth on its back
0	Balhūt A unique alternative name for Bahamut
0	Lutīyā Bahamut's earliest name from ancient texts
0	Peri Winged spirits that are said to be very beautiful
0	Peris A more mundane name that's similar to Peri
0	Shahbaz A legendary bird that appeared in numerous Persian stories
0	Shannah A mundane name that's similar to Shahbaz's
0	Shahmaran The Persian Queen of Serpents
0	Maran-da A mundane name that plays off of Shahmaran's
0	Agas A Persian Demoness associated with drugs
0	Ariana A chief Goddess from Persian mythology
0	Az A Demoness that personifies Greed
0	Daena A Goddess and also the name of a religious concept
0	Dena Another way to spell Daena's name
0	Adrika Sanskrit for Mountain
0	Tanushri Sanskrit for Beautiful
0	Devi The Sanskrit word for Goddess
0	Diva The word "Diva" is derived from Devi
0	Kareena An Arabic version of the name Carina
0	Rana An Arabic name that means "eye-catching"
0	Armaiti The Goddess of Devotion
0	Drvaspa The Goddess of Cattle, Children, and Friendship
0	Izha The Goddess of Sacrifice