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Roshan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-shahn /ˈroʊ.ʃɑn/High

Meaning: From Persian roshan, 'bright, shining, luminous' — light across Persian and South Asian useHigh

In 30 seconds: Switched-on from birth: Roshan is Persian for 'bright, luminous' — Bollywood dynasty included (Hrithik Roshan). Light in two languages and one wattage.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningFrom Persian roshan, 'bright, shining, luminous' — light across Persian and South Asian use
U.S. rank (2024)#3754 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019742024

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

History & Origin

Roshan comes from Persian roshan, 'bright, shining' — luminous across Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asia, for both sexes but mainly sons. Hrithik Roshan keeps it on the marquee.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, luminous at the root, and current.

Did you know? Roshan lights everyday Persian and Urdu — 'roshan karna' means to illuminate — and the Roshan family lights Bollywood marquees.
Overall data confidence 85%
Persian references — roshan — etymology

Variations

RoshaanRowshan

Nicknames

Rosh

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hrithik Roshan (1974–present)
    Indian film superstar (surname bearer).

If you like Roshan…

Kiran— the 'ray of light' companion
Mihir— a fellow solar classic
Arman— the Persian 'wish' brother
Zia— the 'light, splendor' cousin

Browse the whole category: All Persian names →  ·  All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Roshan mean?

Roshan is Persian for 'bright, shining, luminous'.

How do you pronounce Roshan?

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

Is Roshan a boy or girl name?

Roshan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Roshan?

Roshan is a rare name in the U.S.