What origin is the name Irshad?

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

Is Irshad a popular name?

Irshad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Irshad?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Irshad — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Irshad

Q: Is Irshad a rare name?

Yes. Irshad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Irshad

Irshad

Boy

african

2 syllables

Irshad is an african boy's name meaning "An Arabic name often used in Africa that signifies 'guidance' or 'direction,' implying a leader or teacher.".

With african roots, Irshad is a boy name that means "An Arabic name often used in Africa that signifies 'guidance' or 'direction,' implying a leader or teacher.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name often used in Africa that signifies 'guidance' or 'direction,' implying a leader or teacher.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Irshad

Very rare in US records

What does Irshad mean?

Irshad is a boy name of african origin meaning "An Arabic name often used in Africa that signifies 'guidance' or 'direction,' implying a leader or teacher.".