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
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Dilshad add up to 21, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Dilshad has the name number 3, “The Expresser.” It is also spelled Dilsad.
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Dilshad?
In the Chaldean system, Dilshad has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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