Daanish
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Daanish
The name 'Daanish' means "knowledge" or "wisdom" and derives from the Persian root *dānā* (دانا), meaning "wise." It is commonly used in Persian, Urdu, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with historical prominence in the Mughal Empire, notably as the name of Prince Dara Shikoh's son, Sipihr Shikoh, who was also called Daanish.
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Etymology
The name 'Daanish' means "knowledge" or "wisdom" and derives from the Persian root *dānā* (دانا), meaning "wise." It is commonly used in Persian, Urdu, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with historical prominence in the Mughal Empire, notably as the name of Prince Dara Shikoh's son, Sipihr Shikoh, who was also called Daanish.
Daanish currently ranks #12,728 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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