Elshad is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Elshad Abdullayev, Azerbaijani lawyer Elshad Ahmadov (born 1970), Azerbaijani footballer Elshad Akhadov (1968–1992), National Hero of Azerbaijan Elşad Allahverdiyev (born 1973), Azerbaijani wrestler Elshad Isgandarov (born 1972), Azerbaijani politician Elshad Mirbashir oghlu (born 1977), Azerbaijani politician