Roshan
Meaning
bright, shining; genuinely Persian, carried into Nepali through centuries of contact, and one of Nepal's most common men's names
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Roshan peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Roshan
Most people given the name Roshan in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Roshan deep dive
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