Pirzadeh (surname)

The surname Pirzadeh (Persian: پیرزاده) is a common Iranian surname. It signifies "son of Pir" or "descendant of Pir." The term "Pir" in Persian and Sufi traditions refers to a spiritual guide, master, elder, or saint. Thus, Pirzadeh literally translates to "born of a Pir" or "descendant of a holy man." Individuals bearing this surname often have ancestral ties to religious figures or Sufi lineages. The surname is prevalent across Iran, particularly in regions with a strong Sufi heritage, and also found amongst Iranian diasporas globally. Variations in spelling, due to transliteration differences, may exist.