Arash
Arash is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Iran's legendary archer hero”.
| Meaning | Iran's legendary archer hero |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | آرش |
| Pronunciation | ah-RASH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Arash
Among the oldest tales of Iran is the story of Arash. Ārash the Archer is said to have shot an arrow with all the strength of his life so that it would fix the border between Iran and Turan. The name reaches back to ancient Iranian, and scholars disagree about its literal sense, with 'bright' and 'truthful' the usual suggestions. In modern Iran it ranks among the best-loved names for boys.
Is Arash a Muslim name?
Arash is Persian rather than Arabic, but many Muslim families in Iran and other Persian speakers use it, and its meaning raises no conflict with Islam.
How popular is Arash?
Arash is very common in Iran and the Iranian diaspora and is known among Dari speakers in Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Arash
- Arash name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Arash baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Arash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arash mean?
Arash means 'Iran's legendary archer hero'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Arash a Muslim name?
Arash is Persian rather than Arabic, but many Muslim families in Iran and other Persian speakers use it, and its meaning raises no conflict with Islam.
How do you pronounce Arash?
Arash is pronounced ah-RASH.
Is Arash a boy or girl name?
Arash is usually a boy name.