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Jamshed

Quick answerJamshed derives from Persian and means "shining" or "splendid," combining the Persian elements "jam" (cup/glory) and "shed" (shining/splendid).

Persian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,176
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CulturePersian/Iranian
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,176

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jamshed

Jamshed derives from Persian and means "shining" or "splendid," combining the Persian elements "jam" (cup/glory) and "shed" (shining/splendid).

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Etymology

Jamshed derives from Persian and means "shining" or "splendid," combining the Persian elements "jam" (cup/glory) and "shed" (shining/splendid). The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with historical significance as the name of a legendary Persian king in Zoroastrian and Islamic mythology known for his wisdom and justice.

Jamshed currently ranks #2,176 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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