Iranian Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is an Iranian film director, writer, editor, and producer. He is currently the president of the Asia

Is an Iranian film director, writer, editor, and producer. He is currently the president of the Asian Film Academy.Makhmalbaf's films have been widely presented in international film festivals in the past ten years. The multi-award-winning director, belongs to the new wave movement of Iranian cinema. Time magazine selected Makhmalbaf's 2001 film, Kandahar, as one of top 100 films of all time.[2] In 2006, he was a member of the Jury at the Venice film festival.

An Iranian football striker who currently plays for F.C. Zob Ahan in Iran's Premier Football League.

An Iranian football striker who currently plays for F.C. Zob Ahan in Iran's Premier Football League.He Made his debut in IPL in Zob Ahan Vs.Bargh Shiraz match in Isfahan when he scored a goal. He is noted to be the youngest player in Iran's Premier Football League and his immense goalscoring capability. He scored a goal against Persepolis F.C. in Azadi Stadium and became the youngest player that have scored to Persepolis.

Is an Iranian singer-songwriter, author, musician, and setar player. He was born in 1976 in Torbat-e

Is an Iranian singer-songwriter, author, musician, and setar player. He was born in 1976 in Torbat-e Jam, a small town in northeastern Iran.

Was a Persian intellectual and one of the pioneering figures in Iranian women's movement. She was th

Was a Persian intellectual and one of the pioneering figures in Iranian women's movement. She was the first leader of feminist Nesvan e vatankhah association and publisher of its journal for women.She had education in Persian and French literature under the supervision of Mirza Mohammad Ali Khan Mohaqqeqi. Eskandari and Mohaqqeqi would later marry.

An Iranian football player currently playing for Foolad F.C. in Iran's Premier Football League.His c

An Iranian football player currently playing for Foolad F.C. in Iran's Premier Football League.His career took a dramatic turnover in June 2002 when he got arrested by Iranian police for frequenting a brothel in Tehran. At the time, Khaziravi was becoming a major football icon in Iran after significantly helping the national team in their failed qualification campaign for World Cup 2002.Like many of Iran's great football talents, Khaziravi is a native of Khuzestan and like most players from this region of the country, he was known for his speed and dribbling skills. His main position was wingback but he could also play as an winger like his fellow Khuzestani Hossein Kaebi. He is right-footed.

An Iranian football player, who currently plays for IPL giants Esteghlal F.C. He usually plays as a

An Iranian football player, who currently plays for IPL giants Esteghlal F.C. He usually plays as a midfielder. His mother lives in Ardabil.Due to his father's career as an employee for Islamic Republic of Iran Railways[citation needed], Jabari began his club football playing for Rah Ahan F.C.. His coach at the club, Ahadi soon moved to Esteghlal F.C. youth team, and took Jabari with him. To gain experience he was loaned out to F.C. Aboomoslem.He was part of the team that went to final of the Hazfi Cup with F.C. Aboomoslem. There he was able to show his talents and after a solid season rejoined Esteghlal F.C. in the 2005-06 season. Jabari was one of the most impressive players in the league that season and was considered by many to be the league MVP.

A former Iranian football player.

A former Iranian football player.

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Persepolis F.C. in the Iran Pro League. After a

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Persepolis F.C. in the Iran Pro League. After a great season with Esteghlal Ahvaz he was soon noticed by Iranian national football team coach Ali Daei and was named part of the national team squad for the WAFF championships. his elder brother, Mehdi is also a professional football player and plays for Bargh Shiraz in IPL.

An Iranian football Forward who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League.After playing

An Iranian football Forward who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League.After playing for Moghavemat for 3 seasons and playing for Rah Ahan for one season, at the end of the 2008/09 season he moved to Persepolis on a two year deal. [1]

Was a heuristic and self made Iranian painter who won several international talent prizes.She began

Was a heuristic and self made Iranian painter who won several international talent prizes.She began painting at the age of 63 when she came across some artist's paintings which her son had left at her home. She continued her painting using bright, original colors inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of her neighborhood, and within a few years her works were noticed by painters in Iran and overseas.

An Iranian singer.Monir was born to a family of art and music enthusiasts. Her father encouraged her

An Iranian singer.Monir was born to a family of art and music enthusiasts. Her father encouraged her love of opera and supported her decision to study abroad. Monir studied voice and the Conservatoire National de Paris and continued her training in opera directing at the New England Conservatory of Music in the U.S.A pioneer in the true sense, Monir started the very first opera company in Iran. She gave memorable performances as Madama Butterfly, Mimi in La Bohème, Violetta in La Traviata, Liu in Turandot, and many others at the Rudaki Hall. Her passion was to bring the level of artistry in Iran up to international standards.

Is an Iranian writer. Most of her stories are set in south of Iran and its settings are from nature

Is an Iranian writer. Most of her stories are set in south of Iran and its settings are from nature and people of Iran's south.

Is an Iranian politician who served as Mayor of Tehran from 1999 until 2002.After the Iranian Revolu

Is an Iranian politician who served as Mayor of Tehran from 1999 until 2002.After the Iranian Revolution he served on the central council of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards. He was affiliated with the leftist Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization, and was elected an MP in the Majlis of Iran in 1980 and 1988. He was a close associate of then-speaker Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Iran Pro League side Saba Battery and the Iran

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Iran Pro League side Saba Battery and the Iran national football team.Morteza Asadi made his debut for the senior national team in a friendly match against Belarus in February 2007. He was also called up to join the preliminary squad for the 2007 Asian Cup, but was not included in the final list.

Was a Prime Minister of Iran.He introduced his cabinet as Prime Minister of Iran in 1944. His admini

Was a Prime Minister of Iran.He introduced his cabinet as Prime Minister of Iran in 1944. His administration however only lasted 5 months and 20 days, and was succeeded by Ebrahim Hakimi. He served as Minister again on a few other occasions.

Was a Persian (Iranian) composer and horn player. He studied Horn at the Tehran Conservatory of Musi

Was a Persian (Iranian) composer and horn player. He studied Horn at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and basic composition with Parviz Mahmoud, founder of Tehran Symphony Orchestra. For a short period he was the principal conductor of this orchestra in 1940s. Hannaneh also studied composition in Italy and established Farabi Orchestra in Radio Tehran in 1963s.

An Iranian football player who plays in the defender position. He is currently a member of the IPL c

An Iranian football player who plays in the defender position. He is currently a member of the IPL club, Saba Battery FC.Kashi started his career at Azadegan League club Homa FC, before moving to then Azadegan League side Paykan. His transfer to the IPL outfit Saba Battery in 2006 was his debut in the Premier League.

Was a celebrated Iranian pianist.Morteza was only ten years old when he first played alongside Aref

Was a celebrated Iranian pianist.Morteza was only ten years old when he first played alongside Aref Qazvini, a renowned Persian singer and poet, in a concert. Morteza developed a unique style of playing Persian classical music, Sonati, on the piano, which truly did the monophonic and ornamental nature of the music justice.

Was the Minister of Economic Affair and Finance of Iran from 1993 to 1997.Mohammadkhan was born in T

Was the Minister of Economic Affair and Finance of Iran from 1993 to 1997.Mohammadkhan was born in Tehran. He is an economist at Khaje Nasir University of Technology. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from San Jose State University and also a MS in Economics From San Jose State University and a PhD from Ponna University.

Was an Iranian graphic designer. He was one of the founders of Iranian Graphic Design Society (IGDS)

Was an Iranian graphic designer. He was one of the founders of Iranian Graphic Design Society (IGDS)[1]and held a membership to Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) [2]. He was the president of Tehran International Poster Biennial and Editor-in-chief of “Neshan”

Is an Iranian amateur boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at junior welterweight. He was born

Is an Iranian amateur boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at junior welterweight. He was born in Khorramabad.

Is a contemporary Iranian medical scientist, distinguished[1] pathologist and a university lecturer.

Is a contemporary Iranian medical scientist, distinguished[1] pathologist and a university lecturer. [2] In 1973, Bahadori along with Averill Abraham Liebow[3], reported the first case of Plasma cell granuloma, a locally invasive benign tumor of the lung.

More known as Eskandar Filabi is a renowned Iranian wrestler in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the most

More known as Eskandar Filabi is a renowned Iranian wrestler in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the most successful Iranian athlete with 4 gold medals at the1966, 1970 and 1974 Asian Games. He left Iran after Islamic Revolution and joined the National Council

A retired Iranian footballer. He usually played as a defender.After Hossein Kaebi, Arab is the secon

A retired Iranian footballer. He usually played as a defender.After Hossein Kaebi, Arab is the second youngest Iran national football team player of all time debuting at the age of 17.

Was an Iranian scientist who served as defense minister and member of parliament, as well as command

Was an Iranian scientist who served as defense minister and member of parliament, as well as commander of paramilitary volunteers in Iran–Iraq War. He was killed in action during the course of the war.