Persian

Roshan

Pronounced roh-SHAHNShare

Meaning: Bright; full of light

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Roshan means bright or luminous in Persian. It is also established in South Asian naming through Persian’s linguistic influence.

Nicknames

  • Ro
  • Rosh

Spellings & variants

  • Rowshan
  • Raushan

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Roshan comes from Persian.

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