فرشاد

Farshad

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Farshad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Very happy; joyful with splendour”.

MeaningVery happy; joyful with splendour
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفرشاد
Pronunciationfar-SHAHD
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Farshad

Farshad joins Persian far (splendour, glory) and shād (happy, joyful), and is usually explained as 'very happy' or 'joyful and splendid'. It belongs to a family of modern Persian names built on far, such as Farzad, Farhad and Farzin, and has been common in Iran since the mid-twentieth century.

Is Farshad a Muslim name?

Farshad is a Persian name rather than Arabic, but it is commonly given by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Farshad used?

Common in Iran and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Farshad

FarshaadFarshod

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farshad mean?

Farshad means 'Very happy; joyful with splendour'. It comes from Persian.

Is Farshad a Muslim name?

Farshad is a Persian name rather than Arabic, but it is commonly given by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Farshad in Arabic?

Farshad is written فرشاد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farshad?

Farshad is pronounced far-SHAHD.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.