Rukshana
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rukshana
Rukshana derives from Persian and means "bright" or "shining," rooted in the Persian word "rukshan" (روشن).
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Etymology
Rukshana derives from Persian and means "bright" or "shining," rooted in the Persian word "rukshan" (روشن). The name is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly among Muslim communities, with historical prominence in South Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
Rukshana currently ranks #3,225 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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