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Arshaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-SHAHN /ɑrˈʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Arshan/Arshan — 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man; a hero' (an ancient Persian royal name)Low

In 30 seconds: A righteous ruler; a brave man: Arshaan is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ar-SHAHN').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian Arshan/Arshan — 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man; a hero' (an ancient Persian royal name)
U.S. rank (2025)#5883 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arshaan comes from the Persian Arshan/Arshan — 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man; a hero' (an ancient Persian royal name). A crisp, classic name (said 'ar-SHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, a-righteous-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arshaan (Arshan) is 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man' in Persian — an ancient royal name — crisp and classic (said 'ar-SHAHN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Arshan — Persian etymology

Variations

ArshanArshunArshan

Nicknames

Arsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arshaan mean?

Arshaan (Arshan) is Persian for 'a righteous ruler; a brave, mighty man; a hero'; an ancient royal name.

How do you pronounce Arshaan?

It's said ar-SHAHN /ɑrˈʃɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arshaan a boy or girl name?

Arshaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Arshaan?

Arshaan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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