Boy name
İsfendiyar name meaning
“of sacred creation; created by the holy being”
İsfendiyar means “of sacred creation” or “created by the holy being.” It comes from Persian Esfandiyār, continuing the older Iranian name Spəntōδāta. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is associated with the warrior Esfandiyar in Ferdowsi’s epic poem, the Shahnameh.
What does İsfendiyar mean?
Of sacred creation; created by the holy being
In Turkish: kutsal yaratılışlı; kutsal varlıkça yaratılmış
İsfendiyar is the Turkish form of the hero in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh who confronts Rostam. In Anatolian history it also recalls İsfendiyar Bey, a ruler of the Candar dynasty. That historical use illustrates how a name from Persian epic entered Turkish naming traditions.
Origin of the name İsfendiyar
It comes from Persian Esfandiyār, continuing the older Iranian name Spəntōδāta. Its historical elements are generally interpreted as holy and created or given.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is İsfendiyar in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | İ · İs |
How to pronounce İsfendiyar
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isfendijaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسفندیار |
Is İsfendiyar a boy’s name?
Yes, İsfendiyar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İsfendiyar 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.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named İsfendiyar
- İsfendiyar Açıksöz · b. 1929
FAQ about the name İsfendiyar
What is the meaning of İsfendiyar?
İsfendiyar means “of sacred creation; created by the holy being”. It comes from Persian Esfandiyār, continuing the older Iranian name Spəntōδāta. Its historical elements are generally interpreted as holy and created or given.
Is İsfendiyar a boy’s name?
Yes, İsfendiyar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İsfendiyar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İsfendiyar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İsfendiyar?
İsfendiyar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does İsfendiyar have?
İsfendiyar has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name İsfendiyar?
İsfendiyar 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 İsfendiyar?
Notable people named İsfendiyar include İsfendiyar Açıksöz.
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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