Khosrow facts for kids

Khosrow is a name that has been used for many important people throughout history. It comes from an old Persian word. It means "famous" or "with a good reputation." This name was often used by kings and rulers in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and Armenia.

Famous Iranian Rulers Named Khosrow

Many powerful kings and leaders in Iran were named Khosrow. They ruled different empires over many centuries.

Sasanian Kings

The Sasanian Empire was a big and important empire in ancient Iran. Several Sasanian kings were named Khosrow:

• Khosrow I (ruled 531–579 AD): He was a very famous Sasanian king. He was known for his strong rule and for making the empire powerful.
• Khosrow II (ruled 590–628 AD): He was another important Sasanian king. His reign saw many wars and changes for the empire.
• Khosrow III (ruled 630 AD): He had a very short rule.
• Khosrow IV (ruled 631–633 AD): He also ruled for a short time.

Ghaznavid Sultans

The Ghaznavid Empire was another powerful empire in the region. Two sultans from this empire were named Khusrau:

• Khusrau Shah (ruled 1157–1160 AD): He was a sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire.
• Khusrau Malik (ruled 1160–1186 AD): He was the last sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire.

Parthian Kings

The Parthian Empire was an ancient Iranian empire. Two kings from this empire were named Osroes, which is another form of Khosrow:

• Osroes I (ruled around 109–129 AD)
• Osroes II (ruled around 190 AD)

Kings of Armenia Named Khosrov

Several kings of Armenia were also named Khosrov. Armenia is a country located in the Caucasus region.

• Khosrov I of Armenia (ruled 198–217 AD)
• Khosrov II of Armenia (ruled around 252 AD)
• Khosrov III the Small (ruled 330–339 AD): He was known for his short stature.
• Khosrov IV of Armenia (ruled 387–389 AD)

Other Notable People Named Khosrow

Many other important people throughout history have had Khosrow as part of their name.

People with Khosrow as a First Name

• Khosrov of Andzev (lived in the 900s): An Armenian writer.
• Khosrow Jahanbani (1941–2014): A member of the Iranian royal family.
• Khusrau Khan (ruled 1320 AD): He was the Sultan of Delhi for a few months.
• Khusrau Mirza (1587–1622): He was the son of a Mughal emperor named Jahangir.
• Khosrov bey Sultanov (1879–1947): An Azerbaijani statesman, which means a leader in government.
• Khosrov Harutyunyan (born 1948): An Armenian politician.

People with Khosrow as a Middle Name

• Amir Khosrow Afshar (1919–1999): An Iranian diplomat and politician. A diplomat works to keep good relations between countries.

People with Khosrow as a Last Name

• Amir Khusrau (1253–1325): A famous Sufi poet, musician, and scholar from India. He wrote in the Persian language.
• Kay Khosrow: A legendary king from ancient Iranian stories and myths.

Places Named Khosrow

The name Khosrow is also used for several places:

• Khosrow, Iran (disambiguation): This refers to several different places in Iran.
• Khosrov, Armenia: A place in Armenia.
• Khosrov Forest State Reserve: A special protected forest area in Armenia.
• Xosrov, Azerbaijan: A place in Azerbaijan.

Other Uses of the Name Khosrow

The name Khosrow appears in other interesting ways:

• Khosrow and Shirin: This is a famous love story written by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. It is a tragic romance.
• Khusrau (crater): There is a crater (a bowl-shaped hole) on Enceladus, which is one of Saturn's moons, named Khusrau.

See also

In Spanish: Cosroes para niños

• All pages with titles containing "Khosrow"
• All pages with titles containing "Khosrov"
• All pages with titles containing " Khusrau"
• Hüsrev: This is the Turkish version of the name.
• Kaykhusraw (disambiguation)
• Cosroe Dusi (1808–1859): An Italian painter.
• Khosrovidukht
• Khosrowshahi