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Jashan

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How to Pronounce Jashan

Pronounced JAH-shən /ˈdʒɑ.ʃən/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi jashan, 'a celebration, a joyous festival'; in Sikh use, 'the praise and glory of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A celebration: Jashan is Punjabi for 'a celebration; the praise of God'. Joyful, warm, and crisp (said 'JAH-shən').
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Punjabi jashan, 'a celebration, a joyous festival'; in Sikh use, 'the praise and glory of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#11238 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 296
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019852025

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

Jashan comes from Punjabi jashan, 'a celebration, a joyous festival, festivity' (from Persian) — and in Sikh tradition, 'the praise and glory of God'. A joyful, warm Punjabi/Sikh boys' name (said 'JAH-shən'; nickname Jash).

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi and Sikh families. Rare, a-celebration at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Jashan means 'a celebration, a joyous festival' in Punjabi — and 'the praise and glory of God' in Sikh devotional use — a joyful, warm name (said 'JAH-shən').
Overall data confidence 68%
Punjabi references — jashan — etymology

Variations

JashonJashanpreet

Nicknames

Jash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jashan mean?

Jashan is Punjabi for 'a celebration; the praise of God'.

How do you pronounce Jashan?

It's said JAH-shən /ˈdʒɑ.ʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jashan a boy or girl name?

Jashan is a boy's name.

How popular is Jashan?

Jashan is a rare name in the U.S.

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