Roshni: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Light, brightness
Origin
Persian (via Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ROHSH-nee

Roshni is a Persian (via Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi) girl's name meaning “light, brightness”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Roshni

Meaning: Light, brightness.

Origin: Persian (via Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi).

A common claim: Roshni is said to mean 'light.' Actually: The meaning is right, but it's sometimes mislabeled as a Sanskrit word — it's actually Persian in origin.

How to Pronounce Roshni

ROHSH-neeIPA /ˈroʊʃni/

Popularity of Roshni

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