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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Story, tale, parable; Legend

Dastan is a Persian boy’s name meaning “story, tale, parable.” It can also mean “legend.” Dastan has a strong connection to the power of storytelling and the preservation of history, as it also refers to an ornate form of oral history in Central Asia. You can capture your love of imagination and heroism with this name, the perfect way to represent the enduring power of an amazing story. Dastan is also the name of a character who protects his people in the Shahnameh epic and the video game Prince of Persia. Your little one will always be the main character, ready to tell their own story with Dastan.