Roshan
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Roshan
Roshan means "bright" or "shining" and derives from Persian origins, with the root related to light and illumination.
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Etymology
Roshan means "bright" or "shining" and derives from Persian origins, with the root related to light and illumination. The name is widely used across Persian, Indian, Pakistani, and Afghan cultures, particularly among Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh communities, with historical usage throughout South Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
Roshan currently ranks #3,738 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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