This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Light, bright
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- roh-SHAHN
Roshan is a Persian boy's name meaning "light" or "bright," pronounced roh-SHAHN. It has a worldly feel, the kind of name that sounds at home in many places and on many tongues.
Meaning & Origin of Roshan
Meaning: Light, bright.
Origin: Persian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Roshan
roh-SHAHNIPA /roʊˈʃɑːn/
Popularity of Roshan
Roshan has stayed a rare name in the U.S. since 1961, peaking at #1793 in 2001 with 63 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #3754, with 30 babies, so you'd be unlikely to meet another Roshan in the classroom.
Names Like Roshan
These names share Roshan’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Roshan mean?
Light, bright. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Roshan?
Roshan is pronounced roh-SHAHN (IPA: /roʊˈʃɑːn/).
Is Roshan a popular name right now?
Roshan peaked at #1793 in 2001 and is ranked #3754 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
Make Roshan Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Roshan, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Roshan? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
