Khurshed
The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Khurshed is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
Khurshed is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Beyond its Zoroastrian heritage, Khurshed is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Khurshed carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Khurshed's Avestan & Persian roots
Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. Khurshed means “The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail.” (Persian).
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Khurshed resonates in either tradition.
Khurshed's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Khurshed's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khurshed — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Khurshed
What does the name Khurshed mean?
Khurshed means "The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Khurshed a boy or girl name?
Khurshed is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Khurshed?
Khurshed is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian, Muslim traditions, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.
Is Khurshed a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Khurshed is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Khurshed mean in Persian?
Khurshed originates from Persian, where it means "The radiant sun — Khurshed is the Persian sun itself and its Zoroastrian yazata, the undying light whose hymn greets each dawn: a son named for the brightness that returns without fail.."
What are common nicknames for Khurshed?
Common short forms of Khurshed include Khush.
What is the numerology of Khurshed?
Khurshed has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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