Boy name
Farshad name meaning
“glory and joy”
Farshad means “glory and joy.” It comes from Persian Faršād, explained through farr, meaning glory or blessed grandeur, and šād, meaning joyful. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete linguistic connection with Turkish şad, a familiar word expressing happiness or gladness.
What does Farshad mean?
Glory and joy
In Turkish: görkem ve sevinç
Farshad joins splendour with joy in the Persian naming tradition. Its first element has a broader cultural sense of auspicious glory rather than simple brightness. The final element also appears in names such as Dilshad, and sh represents the sound written ş in Turkish.
Origin of the name Farshad
Persian Farshād combines farr, 'glory or auspicious splendour', with shād, 'joyful or happy'.
How to pronounce Farshad
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faɾshad/ |
Is Farshad a boy’s name?
Yes, Farshad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Farshad 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.
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Famous people named Farshad
- Farshad lotfi · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Farshad
What is the meaning of Farshad?
Farshad means “glory and joy”. Persian Farshād combines farr, 'glory or auspicious splendour', with shād, 'joyful or happy'.
Is Farshad a boy’s name?
Yes, Farshad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Farshad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Farshad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Farshad?
Farshad is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Farshad have?
Farshad has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Farshad?
Farshad 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 Farshad?
Notable people named Farshad include Farshad lotfi.
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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