Aarash
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aarash
The name 'Aarash' means "bright" or "shining" and is derived from the Persian root *arash* (آرش), often associated with the legendary archer Āraš in Iranian mythology.
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Etymology
The name 'Aarash' means "bright" or "shining" and is derived from the Persian root *arash* (آرش), often associated with the legendary archer Āraš in Iranian mythology. It is primarily used in Persian and Iranian cultures, with roots in Zoroastrianism and pre-Islamic Iran, where Āraš is a heroic figure who sacrificed himself to define the border of Iran.
Aarash currently ranks #12,353 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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