Arash

The boy's name Arash (آرش) is very popular in Persia. However, the exact origins of the name are still not clearly defined.

What does the name Arash mean?

Arash (آرش) is considered a valued boy's name in Persia. The name can presumably be translated into English with the meanings 'the Truthful' or 'the Shining'. The roots of the name are found in the Old Persian and Avestan terms arash and Ərəxsha, which stand for 'truthful', 'shining', 'bright', 'radiant', and 'luminous'. In Iranian mythology, Arash is described as a hero and archer who was commissioned by the Turanians to shoot an arrow whose landing would determine the new border between Persia and Turan. An alternative spelling is Arasch.

Where does the name Arash come from?

The name Arash has its roots in Old Persian and Avestan, with the meaning 'the Truthful' or 'the Shining'. The etymology includes the Old Persian and Avestan terms arash and Ərəxsha, which stand for 'truthful', 'shining', 'bright', 'radiant', and 'luminous'. The relevant languages are Arabic, Iranian, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Arash?

The pronunciation of Arash is clear and two-syllable. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-rash' [aˈʁaʃ], ending with a soft, slightly aspirated consonant connection. The '-rash' gives the name a pleasant yet distinctive ending that resonates in sound. Overall, Arash conveys an impression of calm, elegance, and presence – structured, soft, and with a fine, controlled radiance.

When is the name day of Arash?

The name day for Arash is celebrated on July 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Arash is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 2,076th place. Over the past ten years, Arash has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,802nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Ary / Ash

Famous people

• Arash Afshin (Iranian football player)
• Arash Borhani (Iranian footballer)
• Arash Gholizadeh (Iranian football player)
• Arash Hejazi (Iranian writer)
• Arash Jahan (Iranian writer)
• Arash Kamalvand (Iranian volleyball player)
• Arash Keshavarzi (American volleyball player)
• Arash Labaf (singer)
• Arash Marandi (Iranian actor)
• Arash Noamouz (football player from Iran)
• Arash Rezavand (Iranian footballer)
• Arash Roshanipour (Iranian footballer)
• Arash Safaian (composer from Germany)
• Arash Sharifi (Iranian martial artist)
• Arash Sobhani (Iranian musician)
• Arash Soosarian (Iranian footballer)
• Arash Usmanee (boxer from Afghanistan)