Mashhad

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Meaning

Place of Martyrdom (Iran)

Origin

Persian

Global Spellings

Arabic مشهد
Urdu مشہد
Persian مشهد
Turkish Meşhed
Bengali মাশহাদ
Indonesian Masyhad
Pashto مشهد
The name Mashhad is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Place of Martyrdom (Iran)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Mashhad has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mashhad is a major Iranian city, home to the shrine of Imam Ali al-Rida, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Shia Islam.