Rostam

Boy Persian

Rostam is a boy name of Persian origin.

Meaning of Rostam

Rostam or Rustam or Rostom is a name referring to the Persian mythical hero Rostam who was immortalized by the poet Ferdowsi in the Shahnameh. It has been commonly used as a male Persian given name, and may refer to the following people:

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