Khosrau

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Khosrau is derived from the Persian name Khusrav, which means "king" or "ruler". It is also sometimes spelled Khusro or Khusrau.
Scripts(How to write)
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خسرو
Popularity
The popularity of the name Khosrau is difficult to determine as it is not commonly used outside of Persian-speaking countries. However, it does have a rich history and cultural significance in Iran and is considered a prestigious name.

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Khosrau Name meanings & History

Khosrau is derived from the Persian name Khusrav, which means "king" or "ruler". It is also sometimes spelled Khusro or Khusrau. Common variant form (or variant transcription) of the Middle Persian name Husraw (also found written as Husrav), which is the Middle Persian form of the Avestan name Husravah (also found written as Haosravah and Husrava). The name means "of good fame" and is derived from Avestan hu meaning "good, well, kind" combined with Avestan sravah (also sravas) meaning "fame". Khosrau is primarily used as a masculine given name in Persian-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Khosrau: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Khosrau:

K: Karma,Karate,Kundalini,Kind

H: Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hope

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate

S: Solidity,Security,Sex,Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Success

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

Khosrau is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Khosrau include Khosrau I, a Persian king who was known for his military conquests and cultural achievements, and Khosrau II, who is also known as Khosrau Parviz and was a key figure in Iranian history during the Sassanian era.

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