Boy name
Esfender name meaning
“Of sacred creation”
Esfender means “of sacred creation.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is a form of Persian Esfendiyâr, traced to the ancient Iranian name Spəntōδāta. Its literary association is Esfandiyar, the heroic figure in the Shahnameh, whose name belongs to the same tradition.
What does Esfender mean?
Of sacred creation
In Turkish: Kutsal yaratılışın eseri
Esfender belongs to the name family of Esfandiyar in Persian epic tradition. In the Shahnameh, Esfandiyar is remembered for his heroic deeds and encounter with Rostam. The Turkish form preserves this literary connection, bringing together a sacred etymological sense and associations with epic heroism.
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Origin of the name Esfender
Esfender is a form of Persian Esfandiyār. The name descends from Old Iranian Spəntōδāta, combining ideas of holiness and creation; translations of its historical sense vary.
How to pronounce Esfender
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esfendeɾ/ |
Is Esfender a boy’s name?
Yes, Esfender is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Esfender does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Esfender
- Esfender Korkmaz · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Esfender
What is the meaning of Esfender?
Esfender means “Of sacred creation”. Esfender is a form of Persian Esfandiyār. The name descends from Old Iranian Spəntōδāta, combining ideas of holiness and creation; translations of its historical sense vary.
Is Esfender a boy’s name?
Yes, Esfender is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Esfender in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Esfender nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Esfender?
Esfender is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Esfender have?
Esfender has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Esfender?
Esfender does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Esfender?
Notable people named Esfender include Esfender Korkmaz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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