Harsh
Meaning of Harsh
The name Harsh is a male given name of Indian origin, specifically derived from the Hindi language. Pronounced as "hahrsh" (/hərʃ/), it carries the meaning of joy or happiness in Sanskrit, making it a name imbued with positive connotations. A common variation of this name is Harsha. Despite its rich cultural heritage and uplifting meaning, the name Harsh has seen relatively modest usage in the United States over recent decades. Data shows fluctuating occurrences since 1988, with peaks in popularity during the early 2000s. For instance, it ranked as high as 2419th in 2004 but has seen fewer newborns named Harsh in recent years, with only 5 occurrences recorded in 2023 at rank 12190. This unique yet meaningful name offers parents an option that bridges cultural significance and modern appeal.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as hahrsh (/hərʃ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Harsh
| Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor is an Indian actor and film producer, known for being the son of actor Anil Kapoor. |
| Harsh Vardhan Shringla is a prominent Indian diplomat who has held key positions including Foreign Secretary of India and India's Ambassador to the United States, Bangladesh, and Thailand, and is currently serving as the Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency in 2023. |
| Harsh Mariwala is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder and Chairman of Marico, a Fortune India 500 company from Gujarat. |
| Harsh Kumar Gupta is an Indian earth scientist and seismologist, known for his pioneering work on estimation of reservoir-induced earthquakes and a recipient of several prestigious awards. |
| Harsh Dev Singh is an Indian politician and advocate known for his long tenure as MLA and his involvement with various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Harsh Vardhan Goenka is the current chairman of Mumbai headquartered RPG Enterprises, a diversified conglomerate with a global footprint and over USD 4.7 Billion in turnover. |
| Harsh Mayar is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi Bollywood films and for winning the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in the 2011 film I Am Kalam. |
| Harsh Mankad is a former ATP Professional tennis player from India who represented his country in the Davis Cup. |
| Harsh Rajput is a well-known Indian television actor, recognized for his roles as Ansh Rathod in Nazar and Rocky in Pishachini. |
| Harsh Vashisht is a well-known Indian film and television actor. |
| Major Harsh Vardhan Bahuguna was a prominent Indian mountaineer and military officer known for his successful climbs and role as a skiing and mountaineering instructor. |
| Harsh Mahajan, the ex-Animal Husbandry minister of Himachal Pradesh, was born in Chamba on December 12, 1955, and holds a B. Com. and MBA from Sriram College of Commerce and Delhi University, respectively. |
| Harsh Tyagi is an Indian cricketer known for his impressive performances in List A and Twenty20 matches. |
| Harsh Khurana is a well-known Indian film and television actor. |
| Harsh Singh is a prominent Indian politician and member of the BJP, serving as an MLA from Rampur Baghelan and holding various ministerial positions in the government. |
