Roshan

The name Roshan رُوشَان means “bright and shining.” It is a boy name. It comes from the Arabic root ن-و-ر (n-w-r), denoting light/illumination. Of Arabic and Persian origin, the name carries a rich multilingual heritage. Like light piercing darkness, the name represents hope and spiritual brilliance.

Commonly chosen across diverse Muslim communities, it carries broad appeal. Muslim parents select this name as a du’a (prayer) for their child to live by its noble meaning. The name evokes divine light, a recurring symbol of guidance in Islam.