1. Nasir Al-din Al-Tusi (1201)

Astronomer

Nasir Al-din Al-Tusi is a famous Astronomer, who was born on February 18, 1201 in Iran. Persian scholar who created the foundations for astronomy and trigonometry hundreds of years before...

2. Negin Ghalavand (1999)

Instagram Star

Persian beauty and fashion enthusiast popular as a lifestyle influencer on Instagram, with more than 1 million followers under the username of neginvaand.

3. Adam Shirazi (1999)

YouTube Star

Content creator on YouTube who has posted challenge, story time and culturally relevant videos. The latter type of video includes "The Language Challenge (Arabic vs Farsi)" and "British Trying American...

4. Nazlihb (1980)

Instagram Star

Instagram phenomenon who has has won more than 250,000 followers by sharing her life as a wife and mother. She is the founder of the online boutique Hila Mall. 

5. Shiva Safai (1980)

Model

Model and entrepreneur who became the fiancée of millionaire Mohamed Hadid. She has starred on E!'s Second Wives Club and had guest appearances on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 

6. Elyas Rezazadeh (1980)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star who usually posts lifestyle and travel photos to his account. He has accrued over 140,000 followers on his Instagram. 

7. Mohammad Mosaddegh (1882)

World Leader

Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953, whose political ended when he was ousted by a CIA and British MI6-supported coup.

8. Omar Khayyam (1048)

Poet

A medieval Iranian poet, mathematician, philosopher, and astronomer, he is best known for his rubaiyat (poetry quatrains). He is also famous for his groundbreaking Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of...

9. I Am Nasim (1989)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star who primarily posts photos of food to her Instagram account. 

10. IamShirinn (1989)

TV Show Host

Television show host and producer who is best known for her work on the Marjan Television Network's Manoto. She has gone on to garner more than 410,000 followers on her personal Instagram account.

11. Malia Arkian (1989)

Reality Star

Reality television star who is known for appearing on the ITV2 dating television series Love Island. She is also known for her modeling shots that she shares through Instagram for...

12. Bella Tehrani (1989)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star who runs the page Womens Nation. It's reposting of fashion, fitness, and motherhood photos have amassed 500,000 followers. 

13. Sahar Panahi (1970)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her saharp89 Instagram account. Her posts detailing her favorite home decor motifs alongside culinary and lifestyle entries have helped her rise to massive...

14. Maahni Saleh (1989)

Instagram Star

Instagram star, model, and social media blogger who is known for posting pictures in both a variety of different stylish outfits as well as traveling pictures from a variety of...

15. Mohammad-Reza Foroutan (1970)

Movie Actor

Notable for his roles in the Iranian films Born Under Libra, Under the City's Skin, and Friday's Soldiers, Foroutan went on to receive the prestigious Crystal Simorgh award for his...

16. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919)

World Leader

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is a famous World Leader, who was born on October 26, 1919 in Iran. The Shah of Iran, who ruled his country from 1941 until he was...

17. Sareh Rashidi (1989)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained massive popularity for her self-titled Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her lifestyle photos, political activism, and egg art. 

18. Kamran Salehinejad (1989)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star whose comedic skits and original content has garnered him 420,000 followers. 

19. Ali Ali yasini (1996)

Pop Singer

Pop and world music performer who rose to fame after releasing a string of successful singles including "Vay Vay," "Age Be Man Bood," and "Engar Na Engar." His music was...

20. Ali Shadman (1996)

Movie Actor

Iranian movie actor who is best known for appearing in dramatic films in his native country. He has a popular Instagram account featuring lifestyle and travel photos.

21. Yousif Kurda (1996)

Instagram Star

Iranian social media star who has risen to fame for his yousif__kurda Instagram account. He has hugely earned popularity for his casual fashion modeling often showcasing his chiseled physique.

22. Benyamin Tari (1970)

Fitness Instructor

Fitness instructor and personal trainer who is known for working as a level 1 CrossFit coach and CrossFit & TRX Instructor for the Grade A level. He shares a variety...

23. Mommy Hengameh (1990)

Instagram Star

Iranian social media personality who has earned fame to her rainbari Instagram account. She has garnered huge popularity for documenting her family life with photos and short videos from her everyday...

24. Ayatollah Rafsanjani (1934)

Politician

Politician known for being the fourth President of Iran. He is also known for having held positions such as the Chairman of Expedience Discernment Council, the Chairman of the Assembly...

25. Sina Mehraad (1991)

Movie Actor

Iranian movie actor who is best known for appearing in dramatic and comedic films in his native country. He has a popular Instagram account featuring lifestyle and travel photos.

26. Nazanin Khanjani (1990)

Reality Star

Reality television personality who is recognized for having participated on the second season of the the dating show The Bachelor New Zealand. She finished the series as runner-up to Fleur Verhoeven.

27. Kiyan Forootan (1991)

Multimedia Artist

3D artist and motion designer who shares his visual art via videos on a self-titled Instagram account. He garnered more than 100,000 followers.

28. Mohammad Kazemtash (1991)

Instagram Star

Mohammad Kazemtash is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on March 12, 1991 in Iran. Social media personality and comedy content creator who rose to fame by sharing videos...

29. Abbas Ganji (1991)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star who posts selfies and lifestyle photos to his abbas_ganji account. He has gained over 160,000 followers on his Instagram. 

30. Gilan Sharafani (1991)

Makeup Artist

Norway-based makeup artist and blogger who posts about everything related to beauty, fashion and travel. Her hair routines and makeup tutorials on YouTube have helped her channel acquire over 90,000 subscribers.

31. Soha Rashidi (1991)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who posts a mix of both modeling content, lifestyle pictures, as well as shots of nature that she shares with her over 230,000 Instagram followers. She can be seen...

32. Yaghoob Karimi (1970)

Soccer Player

Iranian professional football player who is known for his work as a midfielder for the Esteghlal Khuzestan football club of the Persian Gulf Pro League. He is also known for...

33. Parviz Tanavoli (1937)

Sculptor

Iranian sculptor, painter, and scholar who created the works The Wall (Oh Persepolis) and Heech, and became the most expensive Iranian artist.

34. Shabnam Shahrokhi (1984)

Kickboxer

Professional kickboxer who held the title of Vice-Champion of the World in both 2015 and 2016. This exposure led to her leading a number of charitable causes and contributing to non-profit...

35. Delvin.96 (2018)

Instagram Star

Delvin.96 is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on January 24, 2018 in Iran. Social media starlet who has risen to fame for her delvin.96 Instagram account. She has...

36. Diana Soleimani (2015)

Instagram Star

Instagram star known for photos of her outfits and her bedroom decor.

37. Kian Khoubseresht (2015)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star who was known for posting photos of his fashion and day-to-day life. His Instagram account became inactive in 2020.

38. Anahita Hashemzade (2016)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. She has risen to massive popularity for her junior fashion modeling as a toddler. 

39. Arsam Mahmoudi (2015)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for his arsam_volleyball2015 Instagram account. He has risen in popularity for his junior fashion and lifestyle blogging as a young child often alongside his...

40. Desiree Gharaei (2015)

Instagram Star

Iranian fashionista and Instagram star whose stylish and luxurious lifestyle has amassed her 550,000 followers. 

41. Soroush Rezaee (1982)

Cartoonist

Iranian cartoonist who is best known for his satirical drawings and illustrations. He has a very popular Instagram page which features all of his artwork.

42. Maneli Azizi (2014)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who shares an account with her mother, Aylin. Under the handle maneliazizi, they post about their day to day events and the matching outfits they wear.

43. Nazgol Rahmani (2014)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her nazgoleman Instagram account. She has earned fame for her junior fashion modeling often in chic and glamorous outfits.

44. Princess Niliya (2014)

Instagram Star

Child influencer and Instagram model who is known for appearing in fashion and lifestyle photos posted on her niliya__ account. She has amassed more than 90,000 followers on the platform. 

45. Golsa Adamian (2013)

Instagram Star

First born daughter of Instagram stars Elham and Ehsan Adamian. Their family page has 470,000 followers. 

46. Aysel1394 (1970)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who has gained fame for her a_y_s_e_l_1394 Instagram account. She has also earned massive popularity for her junior fashion modeling as a stylish toddler. 

47. Mahdis Mohammadi (2012)

Instagram Star

Iranian Instagram star known for her beauty, particularly her large eyes. She has 160,000 followers. 

48. Baran Hengameh (2012)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who is known for her passion in gymnastics and ballet. Photos from her life are shared through her mother's Instagram account where she has accrued over 330,000 followers. 

49. Sam Asghari (1994)

Model

Print, fitness and commercial model who has appeared on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine. He has worked as a personal trainer as well.

50. Javad Kazemian (1970)

Soccer Player

Iranian professional football player who is known for his work as a right winger for the Saba Qom club as well as Persepolis and Sepahan. He is also known for...