Farbod
Farbod is a Persian male given name in Iran. It means "protector of glory". The name dates back to before the Arab invasion of Persia when the Persian Empire embraced its ancient religion, Zoroastrianism.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | Protector of the glory, it also means someone who does everything right and is a intelluctual aka an alpha male. |
| Region of origin | Iran (Persia) |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Farid, Farzin, Farhad |
Etymology
According to Shahnameh written by Ferdowsi, "bod" suffix comes after each word to show ownership to it. For example "sepah" means army, "sepahbod" in Persian means someone who is in control of an army, the equivalent of English word General.
References
- Schmitt, Rüdiger (1970), "Die theophoren Eigennamen mit altiranisch *Miθra-", Acta Iranica, 17: 395–455
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