Persian

Jamshid

Pronounced jahm-SHEEDShare

Meaning: Radiant Jam; shining king

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Jamshid is the name of a legendary Persian king. Its second element means shining, giving the traditional name a radiant association.

Nicknames

  • Jami

Spellings & variants

  • Jamshed
  • Jamsheed

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Jamshid comes from Persian.

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