Delshad
/D-EH-L-SH-AA-D/
Happy-hearted, glad of heart, from Persian del (heart) and shad (joyful). The name fuses the organ of feeling with the state of gladness, wishing a child an inwardly cheerful nature. It belongs to the warm Persian family of heart-compounds that name the emotions directly.
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Yes — Delshad is a Muslim unisex name of Persian origin, meaning “Happy-hearted, glad of heart, from Persian del (heart) and shad (joyful). The name fuses the organ of feeling with the state of gladness, wishing a child an inwardly cheerful nature. It belongs to the warm Persian family of heart-compounds that name the emotions directly.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Delshad is a unisex's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Happy-hearted, glad of heart, from Persian del (heart) and shad (joyful). The name fuses the organ of feeling with the state of gladness, wishing a child an inwardly cheerful nature. It belongs to the warm Persian family of heart-compounds that name the emotions directly." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Delshad is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Delshad carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Delshad look like?
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See Delshad's baby portrait →What does Delshad's numerology say?
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 Delshad resonates in either tradition.
Delshad's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Delshad's full reading →
Does Delshad go with your family's names?
Delshad breaks into 6 sounds: /D-EH-L-SH-AA-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Delshad sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Delshad beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Delshad — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Delshad
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Delshad
What does the name Delshad mean?
Delshad means "Happy-hearted, glad of heart, from Persian del (heart) and shad (joyful). The name fuses the organ of feeling with the state of gladness, wishing a child an inwardly cheerful nature. It belongs to the warm Persian family of heart-compounds that name the emotions directly.." It is a unisex name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Delshad a boy or girl name?
Delshad is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Delshad?
Delshad is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Delshad a Muslim name?
Yes. Delshad is a unisex name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Delshad mean in Persian?
Delshad originates from Persian, where it means "Happy-hearted, glad of heart, from Persian del (heart) and shad (joyful). The name fuses the organ of feeling with the state of gladness, wishing a child an inwardly cheerful nature. It belongs to the warm Persian family of heart-compounds that name the emotions directly.."
What are common nicknames for Delshad?
Common short forms of Delshad include Deli, Dels.
What is the numerology of Delshad?
Delshad has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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