The spelling of the name "Farshad" is derived from Persian language. It is pronounced as /fɑːrʃæd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "far" is pronounced as "fɑːr" with a long "a" sound. The second syllable "shad" sounds like "ʃæd" with a short "a" sound. Pronouncing this name can be a bit of a challenge for non-native speakers, but if you follow the IPA transcription, it will help you get the pronunciation correct.