What do the suffixes pur and abad mean?

You're likely thinking of the Persian suffixes "pur" and "abad". Here's a breakdown of their meanings:

"Pur":

* Meaning: Full of, filled with, abundant in.

* Example:

* "Darya-pur" - Filled with sea (a place near the sea).

* "Khushtar-pur" - Filled with happiness (a happy place).

"Abad":

* Meaning: Eternal, everlasting, flourishing, prosperous.

* Example:

* "Shah-abad" - The city of the king (a prosperous city ruled by a king).

* "Deh-abad" - The village of prosperity (a flourishing village).

In essence, "pur" describes the abundance of something, while "abad" refers to a state of prosperity and longevity.

These suffixes are often used in Persian place names and to create new words with specific connotations.