Khurshid

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
The name Khurshid means "sun" or "radiant" in Persian. It is a popular name in the Islamic world due to its association with the idea of light and brightness.
Scripts(How to write)
خورشید
خورشید(Persian)
خورشید(Urdu)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Khurshid is difficult to measure due to variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, it is a widely used name in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other countries with significant Persian-speaking populations.

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Khurshid Name meanings & History

The name Khurshid means "sun" or "radiant" in Persian. It is a popular name in the Islamic world due to its association with the idea of light and brightness. Modern Persian form of Avestan ??????⸱?????? (Huuarə Xshaēta) meaning "shining sun". In Zoroastrianism this was the name of a Yazata (a holy being) who was associated with the sun. Khurshid is primarily used as a given name for males in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other countries with significant Persian-speaking populations. It is also used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Khurshid: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Khurshid:

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

H: Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper,Haggle

U: Universality,Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Utopia

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

S: Sensuality,Solidity,Status,Success,Sex,Security,Social Standing

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Doting,Domestic,Determined,Demanding

Khurshid is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people who bear the name Khurshid, including Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, a former Pakistani politician and diplomat, and Khurshid Khanum, a Pakistani classical singer from the Patiala gharana.

Related Names to Khurshid

The name Khurshid has several variations, including Khursheda, Khurshed, and Khurshat. Other related names include Arslan, Bilal, Farid, Imran, and Omar.

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