Khurshed means “sun”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
- Khurshed is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Tajik.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Khurshed mean?
Literally: Persian khorshid 'sun'
Literal meaning
Khurshed is a boy's name used in Tajik. It means “sun”, from Persian khorshid 'sun'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Sun
Khurshed in Tajik
What does Khurshed mean in Tajik?
In Tajik the name is written Khurshed (common romanization). No separate Tajik gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Khurshed come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian khorshid 'sun'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Khurshed a Tajik name?
Yes. Khurshed is used as a given name in Tajik. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Khurshed across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajik | KhurshedLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “sun” | 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 Khurshed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khurshed | Tajik | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Khurshed
Sibling names for Khurshed
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 Khurshed rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MavzunaGirl“balanced, harmonious”same language (tajik)
- BahodurBoy“hero, brave”same language (tajik)
- DalerBoy“courage, bravery”same language (tajik)
- BehrouzBoy“good day, fortunate day”same language (tajik)
- ZarrinaGirl“golden”same language (tajik)
- TahminaGirl“brave, strong”same language (tajik)
- FarangisGirl“dear to all”same language (tajik)
- NozaGirl“delight, grace”same language (tajik)
Common questions about Khurshed
What does the name Khurshed mean?
Khurshed means “sun”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
Is Khurshed a girl's or a boy's name?
Khurshed is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Khurshed come from?
Khurshed is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Khurshed?
Khurshed 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 Khurshed have?
Khurshed has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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