ParsiBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
Arash: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
آرش
What Arash means
The meaning of Arash (آرش) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Arash at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Avestan (Old Iranian)
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- aa-rash
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- A · آ
Origin and history of Arash
Meaning disputed
From Avestan Ǝrəxša, the archer; the meaning of the name is uncertain.
In Iranian legend Arash the archer fixed the border between Iran and Turan with a single arrow-shot, giving his life in the effort.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Arash
- Say it
- aa-rash2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Arash
- Urdu
- آرش
- Other spellings
- Aarash
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Arash
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Arash.
- Anahitaاناہیتاimmaculate; undefiledGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Armaityآرمیتیdevotion; right-mindedness (proposed)GirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- ArnavazارنوازMeaning disputedGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Gordafaridگردآفریدcreated a hero (proposed)GirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- FrenyفرینیMeaning disputedGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
Names like Arash
- Arshamآرشامhaving a hero's strengthBoyPersian
- Ferozفیروزvictorious; prosperousBoyPersian
- Garshaspگرشاسپhaving slender horsesBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Jahangirجہانگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- KavehکاوہMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Marzbanمرزبانwarden of the marches; frontier governorBoyPersian
- Narimanنریمانmanly-minded; heroicBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Pervaizپرویزvictorious; fortunateBoyPersian
- Rohintonروئن تنbrazen-bodied (proposed)BoyPersian
- Rustamرستمname of the hero of the ShahnamaBoyPersian
Names that sound like Arash
Questions about the name Arash
What does the name Arash mean?
We found no entry for Arash in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Arash a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arash is a boy’s name.
Is Arash a Parsi name?
Yes. Arash is used by Parsi families. It is of Avestan (Old Iranian) origin. From Avestan Ǝrəxša, the archer; the meaning of the name is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Arash?
Say it “aa-rash”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Arash in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Arash is written آرش.
What are other spellings of Arash?
Arash is also spelled Aarash.
Is the meaning of Arash verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.