Nepali boy name
Roshan name meaning
रोशन
Say it: RO-shan/rosʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #6
Meaning of Roshan
Bright, shining, illuminated; famous.
नेपालीमा: रोशन फारसी मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ उज्यालो, चम्किलो वा प्रकाशित हुन्छ। यसको अर्थ प्रसिद्ध पनि हुन्छ।
About the name Roshan
Roshan means bright, shining or illuminated, and can also mean famous. Its Persian origin and light theme give it a warm, open feeling. Say it RO-shan; the six letters hold a rounded opening and a gentle finish. Ranked #6 among boy names in our sample, it is very common. Among names ending in -an, its ending is one of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, found in Sanskrit words. Compare the spellings Raushan and Rosan.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Roshan at a glance
| Name | Roshan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रोशन also रोषण, रोस्हन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Muslim tradition, Modern |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #6 among boy names (298 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Roshan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Roshan
- Roshan Thapa · b. 1983
Nepalese singer
- Roshan Shrestha · b. 1996
Nepali journalist
- Roshan Bikram Thakuri · b. 1977
Nepalese film director and producer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Prakash♂प्रकाशLight, brightness, illumination
- Kiran♂किरणRay of light
- Deepak♂दीपकLamp
- Dinesh♂दिनेशLord of the day
- Sudip♂सुदिपVery bright
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Dipesh♂दीपेशLord of light
- Sandeep♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Pradip♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Dipendra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
- Sandip♂सन्दीपLit lamp
Names that sound like Roshan
Roshan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑑀𑐱𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒼𑒬𑒢 |
| Bengali | রোশন |
| Gujarati | રોશન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑁄𑀰𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | rośan |
FAQ about the name Roshan
What is the meaning of Roshan?
Roshan means: Bright, shining, illuminated; famous. (नेपालीमा: रोशन, उज्यालो)
Is Roshan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Roshan in Nepali?
Roshan is written रोशन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रोषण or रोस्हन.
How do you pronounce Roshan?
Roshan is pronounced RO-shan (IPA: /rosʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Roshan?
Roshan is of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Roshan?
Roshan ranks #6 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Roshan?
Notable people named Roshan include Roshan Thapa (Nepalese singer); Roshan Shrestha (Nepali journalist); Roshan Bikram Thakuri (Nepalese film director and producer).
What are other spellings of Roshan?
Other spellings of Roshan: Raushan, Rosan, Roushan.