Indian name meaning
Shamshad
♂ BoySham·shad · 2 syllables
A tall, upright box tree
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | h | a | m | s | h | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Shamshad carries the name number 8.
About the name Shamshad
Shamshad is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A tall, upright box tree.”
Spoken aloud it is Sham·shad — 2 syllables. Shamshad turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamshad mean?
Shamshad means “A tall, upright box tree.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Shamshad a boy or a girl name?
Shamshad is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shamshad?
Shamshad is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shamshad?
Shamshad has 2 syllables and is said as Sham·shad.
What is the numerology number of the name Shamshad?
In the Chaldean system, Shamshad has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shamshad a common name in India?
Shamshad appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shamshad?
For a sister to Shamshad, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sanjida, Shabana, Farzana or Nahid all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shamshad?
Fahad, Arshad, Dilshad or Irshad share Shamshad's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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