داراب
What Darab means
The meaning of Darab (داراب) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Darab at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- daa-rab
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- D · د
Origin and history of Darab
Meaning disputed
Darab is the son of Homay and Bahman in the Shahnameh; the name is linked with Dara (Darius), but its exact etymology is not settled.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Darab
- Say it
- daa-rab2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Darab
- Urdu
- داراب
- Other spellings
- Dorab · Darabh
- Known bearer
- Sir Dorabji Tata, industrialist and elder son of Jamsetji Tata
Sibling names for Darab
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Darab.
- Delaramدلآرامheart's ease; belovedGirlPersian
- Delbarدلبرheart-ravishing; belovedGirlPersian
- Delnazدلنازthe heart's delight (proposed)GirlPersian
- Dilnawazدلنوازsoothing the heartGirlPersian
- Dinazدینازpride of the faith (proposed)GirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
Names like Darab
Names that sound like Darab
Questions about the name Darab
What does the name Darab mean?
We found no entry for Darab in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Darab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Darab is a boy’s name.
Is Darab a Parsi name?
Yes. Darab is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Darab is the son of Homay and Bahman in the Shahnameh; the name is linked with Dara (Darius), but its exact etymology is not settled.
How do you pronounce Darab?
Say it “daa-rab”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Darab in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Darab is written داراب.
What are other spellings of Darab?
Darab is also spelled Dorab, Darabh.
Who is a famous person named Darab?
Sir Dorabji Tata, industrialist and elder son of Jamsetji Tata
Is the meaning of Darab verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.