Indian name meaning
Roshan
♂ BoyRo·shan · 2 syllables
Bright; luminous; shining
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| R | o | s | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 7 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Roshan carries the name number 5.
About the name Roshan
Roshan is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Bright; luminous; shining.”
Spoken aloud it is Ro·shan — 2 syllables. Roshan appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roshan mean?
Roshan means “Bright; luminous; shining.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Roshan a boy or a girl name?
Roshan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Roshan?
Roshan is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Roshan?
Roshan has 2 syllables and is said as Ro·shan.
What is the numerology number of the name Roshan?
In the Chaldean system, Roshan has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Roshan a common name in India?
Roshan appears 36 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Roshan?
For a sister to Roshan, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Resham, Khushbu, Meher or Pari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Roshan?
Rohan, Rehan, Eshan or Mohan share Roshan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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