Homayoon

Homayoon is a masculine given name of Persian origin, used across Iran, Afghanistan, South Asia and among diaspora communities. The name is a variant transliteration of Humayun or Homayun and is commonly rendered in Persian and Urdu scripts. It carries connotations of good fortune, auspiciousness or royal favor, derived from Persian roots associated with luck and honor.

Spelling and pronunciation vary by language and region; common variants include Humayun, Homayun, Homayoun and Humayoon. The name has historical resonance through its association with notable figures and dynastic usage in Persianate and South Asian cultures. In some contexts the name has been adopted as a surname or part of compound names.

Homayoon appears in literature, music and film through individuals who bear the name or its variants. Notable persons with variant spellings include the Mughal emperor Humayun (early 16th century), Iranian classical singer Homayoun Shajarian, Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, and Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed. As a personal name it remains popular in contemporary naming practices, appreciated for its traditional associations and melodic sound.