Better guided, most honest, or most upright
Derived from the Arabic root 'r-sh-d', which relates to being on the right path or possessing integrity. It is a superlative form, often interpreted as 'most rightly guided' or 'most mature'. It is a respected name in Islamic cultures, signifying moral rectitude and wisdom.
Less common today
Arshad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,601 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower from Pakistan
Award-winning Indian film actor and producer
Prominent Pakistani investigative journalist
