Unisex name
Simurg name meaning
“a great mythical bird of Iranian tradition”
Simurg names the great mythical bird of Iranian tradition. It comes from Persian sīmurgh, with roots in older Iranian bird names, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Simurg raises Zal, giving the name a concrete association with a protective, great-winged bird.
What does Simurg mean?
A great mythical bird of Iranian tradition
In Turkish: İran anlatılarındaki efsanevi büyük kuş
Simurg is the mythical bird associated with wisdom and assistance in Iranian narratives. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh it is linked with Zal; in Attar's Conference of the Birds it stands at the centre of the birds' quest. Turkish accounts often connect it with Anka, although the details of the traditions do not always coincide.
Origin of the name Simurg
From Persian sīmurgh, continuing an older Iranian name for a mythical bird. The familiar explanation “thirty birds” is a literary wordplay rather than its historical derivation.
How to pronounce Simurg
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /simuɾɡ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سيمرغ |
Is Simurg a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simurg is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Simurg does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Simurg
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- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Yunus♂Dove
- Tuğrul♂A falcon-like bird of prey
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
FAQ about the name Simurg
What is the meaning of Simurg?
Simurg means “a great mythical bird of Iranian tradition”. From Persian sīmurgh, continuing an older Iranian name for a mythical bird. The familiar explanation “thirty birds” is a literary wordplay rather than its historical derivation.
Is Simurg a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simurg is used for both boys and girls.
Is Simurg in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Simurg nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Simurg?
Simurg is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Simurg have?
Simurg has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Simurg?
Simurg does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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