Classical Persian female names
Khurshid
khur-SHEED (IPA: /xuːrˈʃiːd/)
Pronunciation: khur-SHEED (IPA: /xuːrˈʃiːd/)
خورشيد (الشمس؛ النور)
Girl
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Sun; sunlight (from Persian خورشید, literally 'that which shines')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Khurshid.
Khurshid is a Persian name commonly explained as Sun; sunlight (from Persian خورشید, literally 'that which shines'). It is often grouped with Classical Persian female names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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