Like the sun, or far-sighted
Kourosh is the modern Persian form of Cyrus. It is most famously associated with Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, who is remembered as a just and benevolent ruler. The name likely derives from an Old Persian word meaning 'sun' or 'bestower of care'.
Less common today
Kourosh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,686 in 2006.
Pioneering Iranian psychedelic rock musician
World champion weightlifter and Olympic coach
Professional racing driver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
