Tavallodet Mobarak -

(تولدت مبارک) is the standard Persian phrase for "Happy Birthday," literally translating to "may your birth be blessed". While widely used in Iran, its roots are primarily Arabic, with the word tavalod (birth) and mobarak (blessed) both having Arabic origins. Essential Phrases

Tavalodet mobarak (تولدت مبارک).

Iranians have a specific birthday song, often sung to a lively, upbeat tune. The most famous lyrics repeat the phrase: Tavallodet Mobarak

Tavalodetoon mobarak (تولدت مبارک).

The "baa" has a long "a" sound (like "aww"), while the "rak" has a sharp "a" sound (like "rack"). The Persian Birthday Song (تولدت مبارک) is the standard Persian phrase for

The last syllable is pronounced like "et" in "et cetera".

Depending on whom you are addressing, you may want to vary your greeting: Iranians have a specific birthday song, often sung

Zadroozat mobarak (زادروزت مبارک) or Zadroozat khojaste bad (زادروزت خجسته باد). These versions use the pure Persian word zadrooz (birth day) instead of the Arabic-rooted tavalod . Pronunciation Guide