Tehran

Tehran Meaning & Origin

About Tehran
The name "Tehran" is derived from the Persian words "Teh" meaning "end" and "ran" meaning "settlement." Therefore, the name Tehran can be interpreted as "settlement at the end" or "end of settlement." This name reflects the historical location of Tehran at the southern end of the Alborz mountain range, where it served as a frontier settlement and marked the boundary between the Iranian plateau and the surrounding plains. Over time, Tehran grew into the capital city of Iran and is now a bustling metropolis.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tehran are male.

Tehran Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY2 R AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ˌteΙͺˈrΙ‘n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tehran in Braille

Here's how to represent Tehran in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tehran in braille

How to Spell the Name Tehran in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tehran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tehran in sign language

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