Jashan

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Jashan Pronunciation

Jashan is 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 (2024)#5745 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

Themes & Styles

Sanskrit Punjabi Sikh

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How do you pronounce Jashan?

Jashan is pronounced JAH-shən (/ˈdʒɑ.ʃən/). Press play above to hear Jashan said aloud.

How do you say Jashan?

Jashan is said JAH-shən (/ˈdʒɑ.ʃən/). Press play above to hear Jashan said aloud.

What does the name Jashan mean?

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

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.