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Roshni
Pronounced ROHSH-nee /ˈroʊʃ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From the Hindi/Urdu roshni, 'light; brightness; radiance' (from Persian roshan, 'bright'). A warm, luminous name; we note it honestly.Low
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History & Origin
Roshni comes from the Hindi/Urdu for 'light; brightness,' rooted in the Persian roshan. It reads warm and radiant, familiar in South Asian families and rare in the U.S. (said 'ROHSH-nee').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in South Asian families. Rare, luminous, and warm.
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What does the name Roshni mean?
Roshni is Hindi/Urdu for 'light; brightness; radiance,' from the Persian roshan, 'bright.'
How do you pronounce Roshni?
It's said ROHSH-nee /ˈroʊʃ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Roshni a boy or girl name?
Roshni is a girl's name.
How popular is Roshni?
Roshni is an extremely rare name in the U.S.