ویراف
What Viraf means
The meaning of Viraf (ویراف) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Viraf at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- vi-raaf
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- V · و
Origin and history of Viraf
Meaning disputed
From Middle Persian Wirāz, as in Ardā Wirāz; the etymology is uncertain.
Arda Viraf is the righteous priest whose visionary journey to heaven and hell is told in the Middle Persian Arda Viraf Namag.
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 Viraf
- Say it
- vi-raaf2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Viraf
- Urdu
- ویراف
- Other spellings
- Viraaf · Viraz
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Viraf
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Viraf.
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Dinazدینازpride of the faith (proposed)GirlPersian
- Vehishtaوہیشتاthe best; paradiseGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Anahitaاناہیتاimmaculate; undefiledGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Armaityآرمیتیdevotion; right-mindedness (proposed)GirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
Names like Viraf
- Adarbadآذربادprotected by fireBoyPersian
- Aspandiarاسفندیارcreated by the holy oneBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Bahmanبہمنgood mindBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Burzinبرزینexalted (proposed)BoyPersian
- Dinshawدین شاہking of the faith (proposed)BoyPersian
- Dinyarدین یارfriend of the faith (proposed)BoyPersian
- Hirbodہیربدa fire-priestBoyPersian
- Hormuzdہرمزthe wise lord; GodBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Hoshedarہوشیدرhe who makes righteousness growBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Khodadadخدادادgiven by GodBoyPersian
Names that sound like Viraf
Questions about the name Viraf
What does the name Viraf mean?
We found no entry for Viraf in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Viraf a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Viraf is a boy’s name.
Is Viraf a Parsi name?
Yes. Viraf is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. From Middle Persian Wirāz, as in Ardā Wirāz; the etymology is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Viraf?
Say it “vi-raaf”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Viraf in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Viraf is written ویراف.
What are other spellings of Viraf?
Viraf is also spelled Viraaf, Viraz.
Is the meaning of Viraf 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.