The following is a list of cities in Iran that have undergone a name change in the recent past. Many more however have at least one Ancient and/or other historical name(s).
Rank | Former name | Present name |
---|---|---|
1 | Qaradağ | Arasbaran[1] |
2 | Khiyov | Meshginshahr |
3 | Kivi | Kowsar |
4 | Mugan | 3 Cities Germi, Parsabad and Bileh Savar |
5 | Malek Kandi | Malekan |
6 | Üçkaya | Osku |
7 | Saraskand | Hashtrud |
8 | Khorasan | Sain Qaleh |
9 | Qoşaçay | Miandoab |
10 | Suldoz | Naqadeh |
11 | Urmia | Orumiyeh |
12 | Takan Tepe | Takab |
13 | Sāīn Kaleh | Shahin Dezh |
14 | Dilmagan and Shapur | Salmas |
15 | Araplar | Poldasht |
16 | Kara Aineh and Qareh Eyni | Siah Cheshmeh |
17 | Saujbulagh | Mahabad |