Shamshad
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shamshad
Shamshad is a Persian name meaning "sunlight" or "sunshine," derived from the Persian word "shamsh" (شمش) meaning sun.
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Etymology
Shamshad is a Persian name meaning "sunlight" or "sunshine," derived from the Persian word "shamsh" (شمش) meaning sun. The name has been used across Persian, Arabic, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in medieval Islamic literature and Persian poetry.
Shamshad currently ranks #994 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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