Orshan
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Orshan
Orshan is a Persian name derived from "Or" (light) and "Shan" (pride/majesty), meaning "light of pride" or "radiant majesty" with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Orshan is a Persian name derived from "Or" (light) and "Shan" (pride/majesty), meaning "light of pride" or "radiant majesty" with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Persian, Azerbaijani, and Kurdish communities, with historical use among Iranian and Caucasian populations.
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