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Rostams

Rostams refers to multiple people bearing the given name Rostam, as well as to the legendary figure Rostam who appears in Persian literature. The name is common in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and among Persian-speaking communities abroad, and it appears in various transliterations such as Rustam, Rostom, or Rustom depending on language.

In Persian epic tradition, Rostam is the central heroic figure of the Shahnameh, the national epic of

In modern usage, Rostam remains a popular masculine given name in Persian-speaking regions and in diaspora

Iran.
He
is
portrayed
as
a
mighty
warrior
and
a
symbol
of
strength,
courage,
and
loyalty,
whose
exploits
span
battles,
quests,
and
episodes
that
illuminate
themes
of
honor
and
fate.
The
Rostam
stories
intersect
with
the
dynastic
history
of
the
Iranian
kingly
line
and
feature
relationships
with
figures
such
as
Zal
and
his
son
Faramarz,
as
well
as
the
famous
tragedy
of
Rostam
and
Sohrab.
The
figure
of
Rostam
has
profoundly
influenced
Persian
poetry,
folklore,
and
national
self-identity,
and
has
been
interpreted
and
reinterpreted
across
generations.
communities.
When
written
in
plural
form
as
Rostams,
it
can
refer
to
any
group
of
individuals
who
share
the
name,
rather
than
to
a
specific
person.
The
name
also
appears
in
various
cultural
forms,
including
music,
film,
and
literature,
where
it
is
often
associated
with
heroism
and
resilience.