The baby name Heerad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /hiːˈrɑːd/ (hee-RAHD).
Heerad is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Heerad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /hiːˈrɑːd/ (hee-RAHD).
Heerad is Persian in Origin.
Heerad is a Persian given name, typically masculine, pronounced “hee-RAHD.” Its meaning is commonly explained in two overlapping ways: many link it to Persian kherad (خِرَد), “wisdom, reason,” a central virtue in classical literature; others read it as “cheerful, kind‑hearted,” a modern, positive gloss favored in contemporary Iran. Both interpretations emphasize intellect and good spirit, making Heerad a name associated with insight and warmth.
As a personal name, Heerad rose in late-20th-century Iran alongside a revival of indigenous Persian names and is now found across the Iranian diaspora. Variants and transliterations include Hirad, Hiraad, Heirad, and Heyrad; Kherad appears as a related concept-name but is less used as a given name. Nicknames include Hiri and Rad. While chiefly male, it can be used unisex in modern contexts. Not to be confused with Arabic Hira or South Asian Heera, which have different roots and meanings.
Heerad is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
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