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Zeshan

♂ Boy

Pronounced zeh-SHAHN /zɛˈʃɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zeeshan, from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity; of high rank' (from shan, 'dignity; glory'). It is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan, India and the diaspora.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of dignity: Zeshan is Zeeshan, 'of high rank; splendid' (said 'zeh-SHAHN').
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Origin MediumUrdu, Arabic
MeaningA spelling of Zeeshan, from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity; of high rank' (from shan, 'dignity; glory'). It is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan, India and the diaspora.
U.S. rank (2024)#14221 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019792024

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

Zeshan is a spelling of Zeeshan, a name built from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity' — from shan, 'dignity; glory; splendor'. It is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India and among the South Asian diaspora, and appears in several English spellings, including Zeeshan and Zishan (said 'zeh-SHAHN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, common in South Asia.

Did you know? The shan in Zeshan means 'dignity; glory' — so the name says, in effect, 'one who possesses dignity', a wish for a life of honor.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Zeshan — Urdu Zeeshan; 'possessing dignity', from shan

Variations

ZeeshanZishanZeshaan

Nicknames

ZeshShan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeshan mean?

Zeshan is a spelling of Zeeshan, meaning 'possessing dignity; of high rank', from shan, 'dignity; glory'.

How do you pronounce Zeshan?

It's said zeh-SHAHN /zɛˈʃɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zeshan a boy or girl name?

Zeshan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zeshan?

Zeshan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though common in South Asia.

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