Meaning of Faridun

Pronunciation: Faridun is pronounced fuh-ree-DOON

Written as: فریدون (Arabic)

About the Name Faridun

Faridun is a boy name with roots in Persian culture. A form of Fereydun, from the Avestan Thraetaona - the legendary Shahnameh king who overthrew the tyrant Zahhak.

The numerology number for Faridun is 9, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.

✨ Quick Name Analysis

Origin / Religionpersian
Genderboy
StyleClassic
PopularityUncommon name in United Arab Emirates (2025)

Details

Origin : persian

Gender : boy

Numerology : 9

Syllables : 3

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Etymology of Faridun

Comes through Middle Persian 'Frēdōn' from the Avestan 'Thraetaona'. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Fereydun is the legendary king who overthrew the tyrant Zahhak and divided the world among his three sons.

Variants and related forms of Faridun

Personality and Numerology of Faridun

In numerology, the name Faridun reduces to the number 9, which is most often linked to compassion, humanitarianism, generosity. A person carrying this vibration tends to feel deeply for others - empathetic, idealistic, and drawn to causes or work that improves life for a wider community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Faridun mean in Persian?
A form of Fereydun, from the Avestan Thraetaona - the legendary Shahnameh king who overthrew the tyrant Zahhak.
What is the origin of the name Faridun?
Comes through Middle Persian 'Frēdōn' from the Avestan 'Thraetaona'. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Fereydun is the legendary king who overthrew the tyrant Zahhak and divided the world among his three sons.
How do you pronounce Faridun?
Faridun is pronounced fuh-ree-DOON.
Is Faridun a boy or girl name?
Faridun is a boy name.
What is the numerology number of Faridun?
The numerology number for the name Faridun is 9. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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