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Dilshan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-shahn /ˈdɪl.ʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: Dilshan draws on Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving a sense like 'heart's glory / cheerful of heart.' Well known in Sri Lanka and South Asia; the Persian roots are documented, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm two-beat name: Dilshan means 'heart's glory' from Persian roots (said 'DIL-shahn'). South Asian, noted.

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Origin LowPersian, Sinhala

MeaningDilshan draws on Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving a sense like 'heart's glory / cheerful of heart.' Well known in Sri Lanka and South Asia; the Persian roots are documented, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12745 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dilshan pairs Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving 'heart's glory' or 'cheerful of heart.' It is familiar in Sri Lanka and South Asia; the Persian roots are documented, which we note (said 'DIL-shahn').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, South-Asian-heritage, and warm.

Did you know? Dilshan joins Persian dil ('heart') with -shan ('glory, splendor'), a name well known in Sri Lanka — its documented Persian roots we note (said 'DIL-shahn').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Dilshan — Persian dil 'heart' + -shan 'glory'; South Asian

Variations

DishanDilhanDilshad

Nicknames

DilShan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilshan mean?

Dilshan pairs Persian dil ('heart') with -shan ('glory'), giving 'heart's glory.' Well known in South Asia; the Persian roots are documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dilshan?

It's said DIL-shahn /ˈdɪl.ʃɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dilshan a boy or girl name?

Dilshan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dilshan?

Dilshan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.