Indian name meaning
Arshad
♂ BoyAr·shad · 2 syllables
Most righteous; rightly guided; pious
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| A | r | s | h | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Arshad carries the name number 7.
About the name Arshad
Arshad is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Most righteous; rightly guided; pious.”
Spoken aloud it is Ar·shad — 2 syllables. Arshad turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arshad mean?
Arshad means “Most righteous; rightly guided; pious.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Arshad a boy or a girl name?
Arshad is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Arshad?
Arshad is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Arshad?
Arshad has 2 syllables and is said as Ar·shad.
What is the numerology number of the name Arshad?
In the Chaldean system, Arshad has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Arshad a common name in India?
Arshad appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Arshad?
For a sister to Arshad, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Nida all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Arshad?
Fahad, Shamshad, Dilshad or Irshad share Arshad's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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