Roshan

Roshan - A very unique male name

Roshan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1974 on position #2045. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Roshan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Roshan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Roshan. The baby boy name Roshan was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3342 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Roshan peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 1571.

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Roshan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Roshan is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,956 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,956.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Roshan is where you live.

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Roshan origin and meaning

Persian

'Bright, shining, light' — the ordinary Persian word roshan

Roshan is a genuine Persian word for brightness, used as a name across Iran, Afghanistan and the Indian subcontinent, where it is written the same in transliteration. In India it is also a famous surname — the actor Hrithik Roshan's — which is a surname association, not a bearer of the given name.

Attested etymology

Roshan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Roshan, pop culture references for the name Roshan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Roshan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Roshan, sorted by popularity.

Reagan / Rashawn / Reign / Rayshawn / Raekwon / Rashaun / Rakeem / Regan / Rishaan / Rogan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Roshan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Roshan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Roshan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

roh-SHAHN · /roʊˈʃɑn/
Indian English often says roh-SHUN; the Persian-style roh-SHAHN is the other common reading.

Around the world

• Roshan (Persian) — The Persian word and name, transliterated
• Roshan (Hindi) — The same name in Indian usage

Famous bearers

• Roshan Seth — Indian-born British actor known for Gandhi and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (b. 1942) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Roshan literally means light — a bright, hopeful name with Persian roots and pan-Asian reach. It is dignified, easy to say and rare in the US.

Worth knowing

• For many, Roshan reads first as Hrithik Roshan's surname.
• Pronunciation splits between the Persian and Indian English readings.