Girl name
Arşam name meaning
“having the strength of a hero”
Arşam means “having the strength of a hero.” It is linked to Persian Aršām and Old Persian Aršāma, whose elements express the ideas of a hero and strength. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The historical form Aršāma provides a concrete connection with ancient Iranian naming traditions.
What does Arşam mean?
Having the strength of a hero
In Turkish: kahraman gücüne sahip
Arşam can be understood as a form connected with ancient Iranian personal names. The same historical name appears as Arsames in Western sources and was borne by members of the Achaemenid dynasty. On this interpretation it conveys heroic strength and is unrelated to the Turkish word arş.
Origin of the name Arşam
Arşam probably represents Persian Aršām. Its ancestor, Old Persian Aršāma, is interpreted as combining elements referring to a man or hero and strength.
How to pronounce Arşam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾʃam/ |
Is Arşam a girl’s name?
Yes, Arşam is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Arşam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arşam
Names with related meanings
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- Tezer♂♀Agile warrior
- Erel♂♀Brave warrior, hero
- Coşkuner♀Enthusiastic, spirited man
- Konuralp♂♀Dark-complexioned, valiant warrior
- Eryılmaz♀The brave man does not lose heart
- Şakar♂♀Brave, valiant
- Akalp♀Pure, honorable hero
- Akçer♀Pure, honourable warrior
- Alpşahin♀Valiant hawk
- Bijen♀Name of Bijan, a Shahnameh hero
Famous people named Arşam
- Arşam Kelleciyan · b. 1870
FAQ about the name Arşam
What is the meaning of Arşam?
Arşam means “having the strength of a hero”. Arşam probably represents Persian Aršām. Its ancestor, Old Persian Aršāma, is interpreted as combining elements referring to a man or hero and strength.
Is Arşam a girl’s name?
Yes, Arşam is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Arşam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arşam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arşam?
Arşam is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Arşam have?
Arşam has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arşam?
Arşam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Arşam?
Notable people named Arşam include Arşam Kelleciyan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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