Joy, happiness, or delight
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Harsha', this name signifies a state of great pleasure or joy. It is a common name in India and among the Hindu diaspora, often associated with the 7th-century Emperor Harsha who was a patron of the arts.
Less common today
Harsh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,444 in 1997.
7th-century Indian Emperor and playwright
Indian physician and former Minister of Health
Indian television and film actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
