نوشاد

Naushad

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Naushad is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Ever happy, newly joyful”.

MeaningEver happy, newly joyful
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Written asنوشاد
Pronunciationnow-SHAAD
TraditionMuslim
Used inIndia, Pakistan, Bangladesh

Meaning and origin of Naushad

Naushad is a boys' name from Persian, usually explained as nau, 'new', joined with shād, 'happy'. Put together, it suggests someone freshly joyful or forever cheerful. The name is strongly linked with South Asia, where the composer Naushad Ali shaped the sound of classic Hindi cinema. Muslim families in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh use it widely, and Nowshad and Noshad are other spellings.

Is Naushad a Muslim name?

Naushad is a familiar name in South Asian Muslim families. It is Persian rather than Arabic and carries a bright, happy meaning.

How popular is Naushad?

Naushad is common in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Naushad

NowshadNoshadNaushaad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naushad mean?

Naushad means 'Ever happy, newly joyful'. It is of Persian origin.

Is Naushad a Muslim name?

Naushad is a familiar name in South Asian Muslim families. It is Persian rather than Arabic and carries a bright, happy meaning.

How do you pronounce Naushad?

Naushad is pronounced now-SHAAD.

Is Naushad a boy or girl name?

Naushad is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.