Pervez

Pervez is a male given name and, less commonly, a surname used in several Muslim-majority cultures. It is a transliteration of the Persian name Parviz and is widely found in Iran, Pakistan, India, and among Persian- and Urdu-speaking communities in the diaspora. In Persian and Urdu contexts the name is commonly associated with favorable meanings such as “fortunate” or “victorious,” though exact nuances can vary with language and spelling.

Spelling variants include Parvez, Parviz, and Peroz. Pervez is particularly common in Pakistan and parts of India, while Parviz is more typical in Iran and among native Persian speakers. The name has appeared in historical and literary contexts as well, and its usage crosses religious and cultural lines in the region and among diaspora communities.

Notable individuals with this name include Pervez Musharraf, a Pakistani military officer who served as president from 2001 to 2008, and Pervez Hoodbhoy, a Pakistani physicist and public intellectual who has written on science and secularism. The name appears across fields such as politics, academia, journalism, and the arts in South Asia and the broader Muslim world.