Jaskaran
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jaskaran: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Jaskaran is a name of Punjabi origin, rooted in Sanskrit, combining "jas" meaning praise or glory and "karan" meaning doer or one who performs, so the full meaning is "one who sings the praises of God" or "bringer of glory." While it may not have a widely known historical figure in Scotland, it has been carried by notable sportspeople such as Jaskaran Singh, an Indian cricketer who has also represented Scotland in international matches, reflecting the name’s presence in the diaspora community. There are no prominent place connections, but the name shares its first element with other Sikh names like Jaspreet and Jasleen, and its second element with names like Karan and Karanveer. Jaskaran is a modern compound name that has steadily appeared on Scottish birth registers since the 1990s, particularly within families of South Asian heritage, and it remains a popular choice for boys in Sikh communities around the world.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y