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Zeeshan

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Pronounced ZEE-shahn /ˈzi.ʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu zeeshan, 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory'Low

In 30 seconds: Magnificent; dignified: Zeeshan is Persian/Urdu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZEE-shahn').

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Origin LowPersian, Arabic

MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu zeeshan, 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory'

U.S. rank (2025)#8899 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 613

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

Zeeshan comes from the Persian/Urdu zeeshan, 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory'. A lyrical, classic name common in South Asian Muslim families (said 'ZEE-shahn').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, magnificent-and-dignified at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zeeshan means 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory' in Persian/Urdu — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ZEE-shahn').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zeeshan — Persian/Urdu etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeeshan mean?

Zeeshan is Persian/Urdu for 'magnificent; dignified; of high rank; full of glory'.

How do you pronounce Zeeshan?

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

Is Zeeshan a boy or girl name?

Zeeshan is a boy's name.

How popular is Zeeshan?

Zeeshan is a very rare name in the U.S.