indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Gender Masculine
Usage Persian
Scripts آخوند(Persian)
Other Forms FormsAkhound, Akhond, Akhwand (rare)
Meaning & History
Means "A religious scholar, cleric, or Islamic teacher. Often one who has completed religious education in Islamic law (fiqh), theology, or philosophy". Derives from ākh meaning "mind, soul" combined with -vand / -und maning "having, possessing". See Akhundzadeh.