About Mashad
The name "Mashad" is of Arabic origin and holds religious significance in Islam. It refers to the city of Mashhad, located in northeastern Iran, which is home to the holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam. Mashhad translates to "place of martyrdom" or "place of burial" in Arabic, reflecting the historical context of the city being the site where Imam Reza was martyred and buried. The name Mashad is often given to boys in Muslim communities as a way to honor the religious and historical significance of the city and its connection to Imam Reza.
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Most individuals with the name Mashad are male.
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Here's how to represent Mashad in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mashad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.