Sohrab

For other uses, see Sohrab (disambiguation).

Sohrāb or Suhrāb (Persian: سهراب) is a legendary warrior from the Shahnameh, or the Tales of Kings by Ferdowsi in the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab. He was the son of Rostam, who was an Iranian warrior, and Tahmineh, the daughter of the king of Kingdom of Samangan, a neighboring country. He was slain at a young age by his father Rostam. Rostam only found out he was his son after fatally wounding him in a duel. Kaykavous, the king of Iran, delayed giving Rostam the panacea (Noush Daru) to save Sohrab as he feared losing his power to the alliance of the father and the son. Rostam gave Tahmineh a bracelet as a reminder and a sign to his son.

Pahlavan Sohrab A heroic of Iranian myths and legends
سهراب
Sohrab in Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp
Born	Kingdom of Samangan (present-day Aybak, Samangan, Afghanistan)
Died	Turan
Cause of death	Killed in combat by his father, Rostam, with neither Rostam nor Sohrab aware of their kinship.
Known for	Battle with Rostam
Children	Borzu (in Borzu Nama)
Parents	Rostam (father) Tahmina (mother)
Family	Zal (grandfather) Zavara (uncle)

Persian manuscript painting: Rustam lamented for Suhrab

His name means “hot red water”, and is analogous with the modern Persian term, "Sorkh-ab". It can also mean "beautiful and illustrious/shining face". The name Sohrab is associated with tremendous bravery and courage.

Family tree

Nariman

Sām

Mehrab Kaboli

Sindukht

Zāl

Rudaabeh

Rostam

Tahmineh

Sohrab

In popular and traditional culture

The legend of Rostam and Sohrab is significant part of Persianate cultures.

Sohrab Cycles one of the biggest bicycle manufacturers in Pakistan is named after Sohrab.

Sohrab remains a popular name in Persian-influenced cultures from Turkey to India.

See also

• Rostam and Sohrab – Opera by Loris Tjeknavorian
• Sohrab and Rustum – 1853 narrative poem by Matthew Arnold
• Zurab – Georgian masculine given name