Maziar Name meanings & History

Maziar is a traditional Persian name which is derived from the combination of two words- "Maz" which translates to greatness and "iar" which means closeness. Therefore, the name means "one who is close to greatness". There are two theories regarding the origin of this name. It may be derived from Middle Persian m'tgd'l meaning "steward" through the original spelling ماذیار‎ (māδiyār). It may also mean "protected by the yazata of the moon", derived from Persian ماه (mâh) "moon" and Avestan yazata meaning "worthy of reverence", which refers to the Zoroastrian concept of praiseworthiness or worship (descended into modern Persian as ایزد (izad)). It was borne by an ancient Iranian prince. Maziar is a masculine name, and it is commonly given to boys at birth. It is a name that has cultural significance in Iran, and it is often seen as a strong and powerful name.

Zodiac Sign of Maziar: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maziar:

M: Mommy,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative

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

Z: Zigzag,Zen,Zany,Zombie,Zodiac

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

Maziar is:

• a Unintellectual name
• a Wholesome name
• a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Maziar include Maziar Bahari, an Iranian-Canadian journalist and filmmaker, and Maziar Miri, an Iranian film director.

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