Jamshid

The name Jamshid, also spelled Jamshed (جمشید), is a male first name that has its roots in ancient Persian as well as in the Iranian region.

What does the name Jamshid mean?

Jamshid, or Jamshed (جمشید), represents a male first name that originates from ancient Persian and Iranian cultural heritage. The meanings of the name include 'the shining jam' or 'the radiant twin' as well as 'two bright sunbeams.' It is considered the modern Persian version of the Avestan name Yima Kshaeta. In mythology, Jamshid is regarded as a significant king of the Greater Iranian culture, folklore, and tradition. In this context, he is described as the fourth and greatest king of the historically unverified Pishdadian dynasty, which existed before the Kayanian dynasty. The name is often interpreted as a combination of his original name and an honorific title, with Jamshid also referred to as 'brave king' in some sources. However, a meaning given in some sources as 'the sword,' which originates from Iranian, is not clearly substantiated.

Where does the name Jamshid come from?

The origin of the name Jamshid can be traced back to ancient Persian and Iranian roots, with meanings such as 'the shining jam' or 'the two bright sunbeams.' The ancient Persian term Jamshēd or Jamshīd stands for shining jam, while in Iranian, Yamah or Xšaitah refers to radiant twin or sun in the zodiac sign Gemini. The name is found in various languages such as Afghan, Old Persian, Persian, and Uzbek.

How do you pronounce Jamshid?

Dscham-schid

Popularity

In Germany, Jamshid is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Jamshid was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name. The global distribution and popularity of Jamshid are reflected in the rankings in the first name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Jamshid BayatTork (Iranian writer)
• Jamshid Bayrami (Iranian photographer)
• Jamshid Behnam (Iranian writer)
• Jamshid Hashempour (Iranian actor)
• Jamshid Iskanderov (football player from Uzbekistan)
• Jamshid Karimi (Iranian artist)
• Jamshid Kashi (astronomer)
• Jamshid Maharramov (Azerbaijani footballer)
• Jamshid Mashayekhi (actor from Iran)
• Jamshid Nassiri (Iranian football player)
• Jamshid Shahmohammadi (Iranian footballer)
• Jamshid Zokirov (actor from Uzbekistan)