Khurshid
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khurshid
Khurshid means "sun" and derives from Persian, where it originates as a direct reference to the celestial body.
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Etymology
Khurshid means "sun" and derives from Persian, where it originates as a direct reference to the celestial body. The name is predominantly used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures across Iran, Pakistan, and other Muslim-majority regions, with historical usage among both Persian-speaking and Urdu-speaking populations.
Khurshid currently ranks #1,288 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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