Khesrau

The masculine first name Khesrau is considered a variant of the ancient Persian name Husraw or Husravah.

What does the name Khesrau mean?

Khesrau, a form of the Persian Husraw, can be translated into English as 'the one with a good reputation' as well as 'the one with high esteem.' Its roots can be found in the Avestan and Old Persian terms hu, meaning 'good' or 'kind,' and sravah or sravas, which stand for 'glory' and 'fame.' The name gained prominence through Persian mythology and is linked to a figure from the famous epic Shahnameh. A notable bearer of the name was Kai Khosrow, a legendary king of the Kayanian dynasty, who was the son of the Iranian prince Siavash and married the princess Farangis from Turan in exile. Other variants include Husrav, Khosrau, Khosrow, Khusrau, Khosro, and Kasra.

Where does the name Khesrau come from?

The name Khesrau has its roots in the Old Persian and Avestan languages and means 'the one with a good reputation.' The composition consists of the Old Persian and Avestan hu for 'good' and sravah or sravas for 'glory' and 'fame.' It is prevalent in Afghan, Oriental, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Khesrau?

Khesrau is pronounced as 'Khes-rau.'

Popularity

In Germany, Khesrau is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it ranked 1,979th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 1,535th. From 1930 to 2024, Khesrau has been used as a first name in Germany, averaging a rank of 3. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.