Arash

Meaning of Arash

Arash is a masculine name of Persian origin, historically associated with the heroic figure “Arash the Archer,” whose legendary arrow determined the border between Iran and Turan. Linguistically, it traces back to Old Persian roots meaning “shining” or “bright,” conveying qualities of precision and valor. In the United States, Arash has appeared in Social Security Administration data since 1972, with its annual rank fluctuating between 653 (in 1983, 35 occurrences) and 914 (in 2016), and most recently holding the 910th position in 2024 with 14 newborns. This steady, low-double-digit usage suggests a deliberate choice—often by families of Iranian heritage—favoring cultural resonance over mainstream appeal. While it has never cracked the top 500, that modest profile may be exactly the point for parents seeking a name both distinctive and linguistically accessible. In Persian it is pronounced ah-RASH (/æˈræʃ/), with the stress on the second syllable.

Pronunciation

Persian

• Pronunced as ah-RASH (/æˈræʃ/)

• Arman
• Arav
• Aramis
• Arvin
• Arvid