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Naushad: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“new joy (traditional reading)”
نوشاد
What Naushad means
Naushad (نوشاد, Persian نوشاد) is a Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “new joy (traditional reading)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, نو; Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, شاد.
Naushad at a glance
- Meaning
- new joy (traditional reading)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- nau-shaad
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- N · ن
Meaning of Naushad
- In English
- new joy (traditional reading)
- اردو میں معنی
- نئی خوشی (روایتی معنی)
Origin and history of Naushad
Meaning disputed
Usually read as Persian nau, new, and shād, glad (Steingass); the compound is not a headword.
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 Naushad
- Say it
- nau-shaad2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Naushad
- Urdu
- نوشاد
- Other spellings
- Noshad
- Known bearer
- Naushad Ali, film music composer
- Themes
- Joy
Sibling names for Naushad
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Naushad.
- Naveedaنویدہbearer of good newsGirlPersian
- Nosheenنوشینsweet, delightfulGirlPersian
- Afreenآفرینpraise; well done!GirlPersian
- Arzooآرزوwish; longingGirlPersian
- Bakhtawarبختاورfortunate; luckyGirlPersian
- Dilafrozدل افروزheart-brighteningGirlPersian
- Farkhandaفرخندہauspicious; happyGirlPersian
- KhushiخوشیhappinessGirlPersian
Names like Naushad
- Anasانسcompanionship; friendlinessBoyArabic
- Bahlolبہلولa cheerful, noble chiefBoyArabic
- Bairamبیرمfestival (traditional reading)BoyTurkish
- Bakht Zamanبخت زمانfortune of the ageBoyPersian
- Bakhtiarبختیارfortunate; luckyBoyPersian
- Basharatبشارتgood news; glad tidingsBoyArabic
- Bashirبشیرbringer of good newsBoyArabic
- BasimباسمsmilingBoyArabic
- Bassamبسامone who smiles muchBoyArabic
- Behrozبہروزfortunate; prosperousBoyPersian
Names that sound like Naushad
Questions about the name Naushad
What does the name Naushad mean?
Naushad means “new joy (traditional reading)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: نئی خوشی (روایتی معنی). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892); Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Naushad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Naushad is a boy’s name.
Is Naushad a Muslim name?
Yes. Naushad is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Usually read as Persian nau, new, and shād, glad (Steingass); the compound is not a headword.
How do you pronounce Naushad?
Say it “nau-shaad”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Naushad in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Naushad is written نوشاد.
What are other spellings of Naushad?
Naushad is also spelled Noshad.
Who is a famous person named Naushad?
Naushad Ali, film music composer
Is the meaning of Naushad 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.