Indian name meaning
Dilshad
⚥ UnisexDil·shad · 2 syllables
Of a joyful, happy heart
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Dilsad
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| D | i | l | s | h | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
4 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Dilshad carries the name number 3.
About the name Dilshad
Dilshad is a unisex name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Of a joyful, happy heart.”
Spoken aloud it is Dil·shad — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Dilsad; both spellings are the same name. Dilshad turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilshad mean?
Dilshad means “Of a joyful, happy heart.” It is a unisex name of Persian origin.
Is Dilshad a boy or a girl name?
Dilshad is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dilshad?
Dilshad is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Dilshad?
Dilshad has 2 syllables and is said as Dil·shad.
What are the other spellings of Dilshad?
Dilshad is also commonly spelled Dilsad. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dilshad?
In the Chaldean system, Dilshad has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Dilshad a common name in India?
Dilshad appears 13 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Dilshad?
For a sibling to Dilshad, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Danish, Dara, Dilawar or Afreen all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dilshad?
Fahad, Arshad, Shamshad or Irshad share Dilshad's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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