Jamshed means “shining, radiant”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
- Jamshed is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Tajik.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Jamshed mean?
Literally: Persian Jamshid, from Avestan Yima Xšaēta 'Yima the shining'
Literal meaning
Jamshed is a boy's name used in Tajik. It means “shining, radiant”, from Persian Jamshid, from Avestan Yima Xšaēta 'Yima the shining'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Name of a mythical Persian king.
Meaning themes: Light
Jamshed in Tajik
What does Jamshed mean in Tajik?
In Tajik the name is written Jamshed (common romanization). No separate Tajik gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shining, radiant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Jamshed come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian Jamshid, from Avestan Yima Xšaēta 'Yima the shining'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Jamshed a Tajik name?
Yes. Jamshed is used as a given name in Tajik. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Jamshed across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajik | JamshedLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “shining, radiant” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Jamshed
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshed | Tajik | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Jamshed
Sibling names for Jamshed
Names recorded for the same language (Tajik) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jamshed rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RukhshonaGirl“dawn, bright”same language (tajik) · also shares the theme light
- BehrouzBoy“good day, fortunate day”same language (tajik)
- UmedaGirl“hope”same language (tajik)
- UmedBoy“hope”same language (tajik)
- MavzunaGirl“balanced, harmonious”same language (tajik)
- TahminaGirl“brave, strong”same language (tajik)
- DalerBoy“courage, bravery”same language (tajik)
- BahodurBoy“hero, brave”same language (tajik)
Common questions about Jamshed
What does the name Jamshed mean?
Jamshed means “shining, radiant”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
Is Jamshed a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamshed is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Jamshed come from?
Jamshed is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jamshed?
Jamshed is recorded for Tajik. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Jamshed have?
Jamshed has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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