Rustam
Meaning of Rustam
The name Rustam is a distinguished male name of Persian origin, pronounced as ROOS-tahm (/ˈruːstɑːm/). It carries a rich cultural heritage and is deeply rooted in Persian mythology and literature. Rustam is famously known as a heroic figure in the Persian epic "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings) by the poet Ferdowsi. This legendary character symbolizes strength, bravery, and honor, making the name an inspiring choice for parents seeking to instill these qualities in their child. While not widely common in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 6 to 12 newborns annually over recent years, Rustam remains a unique and meaningful name that stands out due to its historical significance and powerful connotations. A variation of this name includes Rustem.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as ROOS-tahm (/ˈruːstɑːm/)
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Notable People Named Rustam
| Rustam Singh is an influential Indian poet, philosopher, translator, and editor known for his Hindi poetry and English theoretical and philosophical writings, with his work being translated into numerous languages. |
| Rustam Usmanovich Muradov is a Russian military officer who served as a Colonel General in the Russian Armed Forces and was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation in 2017. |
| Rustam Kasimdzhanov is an Uzbek chess grandmaster and former FIDE World Champion (2004-05), who also won the Asian championship in 1998. |
| Rustam Orujov is a retired Azerbaijani judoka who won a silver medal in the men's 73 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Rustam ibn Baradu, also known as Rustum ibn Bardu, was a prominent military commander and governor for the Abbasid Caliphate. |
| Rustam Mustafayev - Rustam Mammad oghlu Mustafayev was a prominent Azerbaijani painter known for his contributions to realist scenography. |
| Rustam Ashurmatov, also known as Rustamjon Ashurmatov, is an Uzbek footballer and defender for FC Rubin Kazan. |
| Rustam Azimov - Rustam Sadykovich Asimov is a prominent Uzbek politician who held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan from 2005 to 2017 and also served as Minister of Finance during two separate terms. |
| Rustam Sohrabji Sidhwa was a distinguished judge on the Supreme Court of Pakistan and one of the original eleven judges of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. |
| Rustam Rakhmonovich Abdullaev is a former Uzbekistan national team footballer and coach, who recently served as head coach of Kokand 1912. |
| Rustam Saidov, a boxer from Uzbekistan, won the bronze medal in the Super Heavyweight category at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Rustam Akhmetov is a retired high jumper who represented the Soviet Union. |
| Rustam Akramov was a notable Uzbek football coach who led the Uzbekistan and India national teams in the 1990s. |
| Rustam Singh is an Indian politician and former member of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly from the Morena constituency. |
| Rustam Kurbanov - Rustam Raçaʙovic Kurbanov is a former Tajikistani international footballer and the current Youth Team Head Coach at Istiklol. |
