| Meaning: | One who gives pleasure, Giver of Joy |
| Origin: | Indian |
| Religion: | Hindu, Muslim |
| Gender: | Masculine (Boy name) |
| Language: | Bengali, Gujrati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Kannada, Tamil |
| Rashi: | Kark (Cancer) |
| Planet / Graha: | Moon (Chandra) |
| Nakshatra: | Punarvasu |
| In Local: | ഹര്ശദ; ಹರ್ಶದ; ਹਰ੍ਸ਼ਦ; हर्षद; হর্শদ; હર્શદ; ஹர்ஷத; హర్శద |
| Supportive Numbers: | 5, 7, 8 |
| Auspicious Color: | White, Pink, Light Green |
| Auspicious Metal: | Silver |
| Auspicious Stones: | Moonstone |
| Alternate Stones: | Pearl, Ruby |
| Lucky Days: | Monday, Thursday |
| Ruling Hours: | 1pm ~ 3pm |
| Ruling Planet: | The Moon |
| Vibration: | Moody |
| Passion: | To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically & financially) |
| Life Pursuit: | Constant reassurance & intimacy |
| Suffixed Name: | Harshadlal, Harshadbabu, Harshad bhai, Harshadmal, Harshadappa, Harshadji, Harshadanna, Harshadrao, Harshadas, Harshaddas |