Jamshid means “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- Jamshid is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Jamshid mean?
Literally: Persian Jamšēd
Cultural association
Jamshid is the name of a legendary king of Iranian mythology, borrowed from Persian into Uzbek (Jamshid) and Kazakh (Жамшит). The Persian entry traces it through Middle Persian to an Avestan formation that combines Yama with a word for 'bright, shining'.[2,3,4]
Identifies the mythological figure behind the name.
Also glossed as “Yama + bright, shining (reconstructed)”[1]LikelyBased on reconstructed forms without their own entries.
Jamshid in Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani
What does Jamshid mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Жамшит. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Jamshid mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Jamshid and Жамшид (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Jamshid mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cəmşid, Cəm and Cümşüd. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[4]
Where does the name Jamshid come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian جمشید.[4]✓ Documented
Persian, borrowing. From Persian Jamšēd, inherited from Middle Persian.[2,3]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Jamshid?
Jamshid is used as a given name in Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Classical Persian and Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Jamshid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЖамшитCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” | Documented[2] |
| Uzbek | JamshidLatin | Boy | same as above: “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | CəmşidLatin CəmLatin, variant CümşüdLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology” | Documented[4] |
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 Jamshid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshid[3] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Жамшит[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Жамшид | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Cəmşid[4] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Cəm[4] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Variant |
| Cümşüd[4] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Variant |
Sibling names for Jamshid
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jamshid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ElgünBoy“sun of the people”same language (azerbaijani)
- DilshodBoy“glad-hearted”same language (uzbek)
- IslombekBoy“Islam + a title of local officials, beg”same language (uzbek)
- BakirBoy“morning, early; not yet of age”same language (kazakh)
- TumarbekBoy“amulet, talisman + bey, beg, bek, master (component of many male given names)”same language (kazakh)
- XushnudGirl“to be happy”same language (uzbek)
- AtabeyBoy“atabeg, guardian lord”same language (azerbaijani)
- GulandomGirl“flower-bodied, graceful”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Jamshid
What does the name Jamshid mean?
Jamshid means “Jamshid, a king of Iranian mythology”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
Is Jamshid a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamshid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Jamshid come from?
Jamshid is of Classical Persian and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jamshid?
Jamshid is recorded for Kazakh, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. 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 is Jamshid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Jamshid (Latin), Жамшит (Cyrillic), Cəmşid (Latin), Cəm (Latin), Cümşüd (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Jamshid have?
Jamshid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “جمشید”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89628085. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian proper noun Jamshid (Iranian mythology); male given name from Middle Persian; Persian: from Middle Persian, from Old Persian *Yamaxšaitah, from Avestan, from Proto-Iranian *yamHáh 'Yama; twin, pair' + *xšaytah 'bright, shining'
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Жамшит”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90035677. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kazakh: from Classical Persian جمشید 'Jamshid'; classified as a male given name in the Kazakh section; listed as a male given name in the Kazakh section; derived from Classical Persian (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Jamshid”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88306020. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek: borrowed from Classical Persian جمشید; classified as a male given name in the Uzbek section; listed as a male given name in the Uzbek section; borrowed from Classical Persian (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Cəmşid”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608898. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian جمشید (jamšēd); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry (+2 more)
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