What origin is the name Dilshad?

Dilshad comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Dilshad?

Names from the same Indian tradition pair naturally with Dilshad — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our Indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Dilshad?

Dilshad starts with the syllable “Di” (दी), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 4, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dilshad

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dilshad

Dilshad

Boy

Indian

2 syllables

Dilshad is an Indian boy's name meaning "Joyous".

The meaning of Dilshad is "Joyous" — a boy name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Joyous

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Dilshad

What does Dilshad mean?

Dilshad is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Joyous".

How popular is Dilshad?

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Sister names that go with Dilshad

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Di (दी)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 4
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Di” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Meen rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.