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Arshiya
Pronounced ar-SHEE-yah /ɑrˈʃi.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian, 'heavenly; angelic; of the divine throne' (from arsh, 'the throne; the highest heaven')Low
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History & Origin
Arshiya comes from the Persian, 'heavenly; angelic; of the divine throne' (from arsh, 'the throne; the highest heaven'). A lyrical, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'ar-SHEE-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, heavenly-and-angelic at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Arshiya mean?
Arshiya is Persian for 'heavenly; angelic; of the divine throne' (from arsh, 'the throne').
How do you pronounce Arshiya?
It's said ar-SHEE-yah /ɑrˈʃi.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Arshiya a boy or girl name?
Arshiya is a girl's name.
How popular is Arshiya?
Arshiya is a very rare name in the U.S.