Bright, shining, or truthful
Arash is a storied name from Persian mythology, most famously associated with Arash the Archer. According to legend, he shot an arrow to determine the borders of Iran, sacrificing his life to ensure the arrow traveled a vast distance. It symbolizes heroism, self-sacrifice, and national identity.
Less common today
Arash isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,419 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iranian-Swedish singer and entertainer
Heroic archer of Persian mythology · Shahnameh
Iranian professional football player
Co-founder of Dropbox
