Harsh (given name)

Harsh () is a masculine name of Indian origin, commonly used in India, Nepal, and among other cultures of the Indian subcontinent. The name originates from the Sanskrit term harṣa, which means "joy", "happiness" or "delight". It also denotes excitement or pleasure in classical Sanskrit literature. The name is used both as a given name and a surname.

Surname

The surname Harsh is a variant of the German surname Harsch, derived from the Middle Low German term harsch, meaning "harsh" or "stern". This term was used as a descriptive name for individuals with serious or stern demeanor. In Middle High German, harsch also denote a soldier or military group. In the United States, the surname arrived through immigration, as German-speaking families adapted the surname Harsch to its anglicized form, Harsh.