Persian · proper noun · People & Roles

Kaikubad

कैक़ुबाद

said kai-qu-baad

also written: kai qubad, kayqubad

Meaning

A founding king of the Kayanian dynasty of Persian legend; a byword for ancient royal grandeur.

Related words

A celebrated just king of the Persian Shahnama line; emblem of ideal kingship and glory.

The powerful but rash and arrogant Kayanian king of the Shahnama, grandfather of Kaikhusro, whose pride led to repeated disasters.