Roshan
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Roshan: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1993.
Roshan is a name of Persian origin, meaning "light" or "brightness," and is widely used across South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, where it is given to both boys and girls. In the West, it is more commonly a masculine name. A notable bearer was Roshan Seth, the acclaimed Indian actor known for his roles in films like *Gandhi* and *My Beautiful Laundrette*. The name also connects to the classical Indian musician Ustad Roshan Khan, a master of the sitar. Etymologically, it shares roots with the Persian word "roshan," meaning "illuminated," which influences place names like the Roshan Valley in Afghanistan. A softer variant is Roshni, often used as a feminine form, while Roshan can also be found as a surname in parts of Europe.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19933 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y