Arsh
Arsh is a Muslim boy name meaning “Throne”.
| Meaning | Throne |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عرش |
| Pronunciation | ARSH |
| Arabic root | ع ر ش (ʿ-r-sh) — throne, canopy |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Arsh
ʿArsh means 'throne'. In Islamic belief al-ʿArsh is the Throne of God, the greatest of created things, mentioned many times in the Quran. It is not a classical Arabic personal name; its use as a boys' name is modern and mostly South Asian, where it is also used in Hindi with the sense of 'sky'.
Is Arsh a Muslim name?
Arsh is an Arabic word used as a modern name by some Muslim families in Pakistan and India; it is not a traditional Arab name, but its meaning is Islamic.
Is Arsh in the Quran?
'He is the Lord of the Great Throne (al-ʿarsh al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 9:129).
Where is the name Arsh used?
Used mainly in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Arsh
- Arsh name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Arsh baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Arsh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arsh mean?
Arsh means 'Throne'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Arsh a Muslim name?
Arsh is an Arabic word used as a modern name by some Muslim families in Pakistan and India; it is not a traditional Arab name, but its meaning is Islamic.
How do you write Arsh in Arabic?
Arsh is written عرش in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Arsh?
Arsh is pronounced ARSH.
Is Arsh mentioned in the Quran?
'He is the Lord of the Great Throne (al-ʿarsh al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 9:129).