Hushang, Hooshang, Hoshang, or Houshang () is a Persian male given name popular in Iran.
Given name
Hushang, a character in the Persian epic Shahnameh Hushang Ansary (1927–2026), Iranian-American diplomat, businessman and philanthropist Hushang Ebtehaj (1928–2022), Iranian poet Hushang Hamidi, Iranian Kurdish politician Hushang Harirchiyan (1932–2024), Iranian actor and comedian Hushang Irani (1925–1973), Iranian poet, translator, critics, journalist and painter Hushang of Shirvan (died 1382), the 32nd ruler of Shirvan and last member of the Kasranid branch of House of Shirvanshah Hushang Shah (1406–1435), medieval ruler of Malwa, India Hushang Mirza (1604–1628), Indian prince, grandson of the Mughal Emperor Akbar
Etymology The Avestan equivalent of Hushang is . Older sources interpreted the second part of the name as , composed of 'dwelling' and 'giving rise to', thus meaning 'he who produces good dwellings' or 'promoter of culture and sedentary living'. According to another interpretation, the second part of the name is a variant of 'selecting, deciding', giving the whole name * the meaning 'good (religious) choice'.
See also Husan Houshang
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