Milad (ميلاد) is a Persian name of Persian origin. It is usually given as a first name to a male. It is mentioned that Milad was a Persian hero in "The Book of Kings". Milad, a legendary Persian prince from the earliest days of the Iranian Empire. A handsome and desirable young man, this name literally means "Son of the Sun". Using the sword forged by Kaveh the Blacksmith, In the 12th Story of Shahnameh, he is resurrected as the Zoroastrian God of Spirit, and goes on to play a prominent part in the story of Shahnameh. There is a similar word in Aramaic which is 'Moalada,' however, this itself is derived from the archaic Arabic 'Moalada.' It can also mean “Birth” in the Persian language. Notable people and characters with the name include:

Milad, an Iranian hero in Shahnameh

Milad Ebadipour, Iranian volleyball player

Milad Fakhreddini, Iranian footballer

Milad Soleiman Fallah, Iranian footballer

Milad Farahani, Iranian footballer

Milad Gharibi, Iranian footballer

Milad Meydavoudi, Iranian footballer

Milad Mohammadi, Iranian footballer

Milad Nouri (footballer, born 1986), Iranian footballer

Milad Nouri (footballer, born 1993), Iranian footballer

Milad Omranloo, Iranian conductor

Milad Rizk, Lebanese actor

Milad Salem, Afghan footballer

Milad Zeneyedpour, Iranian footballer

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Milad (given name)