Unisex name
Dilşad name meaning
“joyful at heart, glad-hearted”
Dilşad means joyful at heart or glad-hearted. It combines the Persian words dil, meaning heart, and şād, meaning joyful. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. Dilşat is a related Turkish spelling of the same name, preserving its image of a heart filled with joy.
What does Dilşad mean?
Joyful at heart, glad-hearted
In Turkish: gönlü sevinçli, yüreği şen
Dilşad is a poetic compound expressing gladness in the heart. Its dil is the Persian word for heart, rather than the Turkish word for tongue or language, linking it with names such as Dilara and Dilber; its second element is also related to Şadi.
Origin of the name Dilşad
From Persian dil, 'heart', and shād, 'happy or joyful'. Turkish uses both Dilşad and Dilşat spellings.
Double names with Dilşad
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dilşad Pera
Meaning of each name
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Pera: the other side; across the water
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Adalet Dilşad
Meaning of each name
- Adalet: justice, fairness, equitable treatment
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
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Dilşad Oya
Meaning of each name
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Oya: delicate handmade lace edging
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Ferda Dilşad
Meaning of each name
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
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Dilşad Hüsniye
Meaning of each name
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Hüsniye: relating to beauty; beautiful
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Efrin Dilşad
Meaning of each name
- Efrin: the place name Afrin
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
How to pronounce Dilşad
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilʃad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلشاد |
Is Dilşad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilşad is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Dilşad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Dilsad, Dılşad
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Dilşad
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Dilşad
- Dilsad Elbrus · b. 1916
- Dilsad Sindel
- Dilşad Dağtekin
- Dilşad Mungan
- Dilşad Özerkan
- Dilşad Yıldız Miniksar
FAQ about the name Dilşad
What is the meaning of Dilşad?
Dilşad means “joyful at heart, glad-hearted”. From Persian dil, 'heart', and shād, 'happy or joyful'. Turkish uses both Dilşad and Dilşat spellings.
Is Dilşad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilşad is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 40% of bearers are male.
Is Dilşad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilşad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilşad?
Dilşad is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dilşad have?
Dilşad has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dilşad?
Dilşad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Dilşad?
Other spellings: Dilsad, Dılşad, Dilşat.
What names go well with Dilşad?
Some ideas: Dilşad Pera; Adalet Dilşad; Dilşad Oya.
Famous people named Dilşad?
Notable people named Dilşad include Dilsad Elbrus, Dilsad Sindel, Dilşad Dağtekin.
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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