Indian name meaning
Rustam
♂ BoyRus·tam · 2 syllables
A legendary Persian hero; strong and brave
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| R | u | s | t | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
2 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Rustam carries the name number 2.
About the name Rustam
Rustam is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A legendary Persian hero; strong and brave.”
Spoken aloud it is Rus·tam — 2 syllables. Rustam is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rustam mean?
Rustam means “A legendary Persian hero; strong and brave.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Rustam a boy or a girl name?
Rustam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rustam?
Rustam is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rustam?
Rustam has 2 syllables and is said as Rus·tam.
What is the numerology number of the name Rustam?
In the Chaldean system, Rustam has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Rustam a common name in India?
Rustam appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Rustam?
For a sister to Rustam, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Ronak, Rukhsana, Mumtaz or Shabana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rustam?
Purushottam, Pritam, Uttam or Ekam share Rustam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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