Rukhsana
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rukhsana: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1983.
Originating from Persian, Rukhsana means “bright” or “radiant,” sharing its root with the word roshan for light. The name is widely used across Urdu-speaking and Muslim communities, often given to girls as a poetic symbol of beauty and illumination. Notable bearers include Rukhsana Kausar, a Pakistani politician who served in the National Assembly, and Rukhsana Ahmad, a British-Pakistani writer and translator known for her work on women’s voices. A close variant is Roxana, the name of Alexander the Great’s first wife, which appears in European history and literature. While no major places share the exact name, the same light-root appears in towns like Roshan in Afghanistan. In Scotland, Rukhsana has appeared steadily since the 1990s, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural tapestry.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19833 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #5123 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y