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Irshad

Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəli

Guiding onto the right path, guidance; leadership and counsel.

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Name meaning and origin

Irshad is a name of Arabic origin based on the word "irshad", which comes from the root r-sh-d. Its meaning is guiding toward the right path, divine guidance, leadership, and well-meaning counsel. The word's root "rushd" is connected to the concepts of maturity, the straight path, and wise conduct.

In Azerbaijan, Irshad is found both as a name and sometimes as a surname, and it carries the image of a person who guides people toward goodness and the right path. It does not appear in the Quran as a personal name, yet guidance and the call to the straight path are among the core concepts of Islam; there is no religious prohibition on giving this name.

Name details

Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Ərəb mənşəli
Letter count
5
Appears in the Quran
No
Pronunciation
iɾ.ˈʃad

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Irshad?

    Irshad: it means guiding the right path, guidance, as well as leadership and counsel. It is of Arabic origin.
  • Is the name Irshad mentioned in the Quran?

    No, Irshad does not appear in the Quran as a person's name, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on bearing this name.
  • Is Irshad a boy name or a girl name?

    Irshad is a boy name.