Rustam: meaning, origin and pronunciation
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رستم
Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review
Rustam (رستم, Persian رستم) is most often explained as “name of the hero of the Shahnama”. Sources disagree, see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, رستم.
- Meaning
- name of the hero of the Shahnama
- معنی
- شاہنامہ کے پہلوان رستم کا نام
Meaning disputed
Rustam is the great hero of Persian epic, and Steingass also uses it for any brave man; the etymology of the name itself is debated.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
- Say it
- rus-tamAudio recordings coming later
- Other spellings
- Rustum
- Themes
- Strength