برېښنا

Breshna

girlPashtoMuslim

Breshna is a Muslim girl name of Pashto origin, meaning “A flash of lightning”.

MeaningA flash of lightning
GenderGirl
OriginPashto
Written asبرېښنا
Pronunciationbresh-NAH
TraditionMuslim
Used inAfghanistan, Pakistan

Meaning and origin of Breshna

In Pashto, breshna means lightning. The word is written brēx̌nā, and in many dialects the middle consonant is pronounced as sh. Pashtun families in Afghanistan and Pakistan give it to girls, drawn by its vivid, energetic image. It also became familiar as a family name through Abdul Ghafoor Breshna, the Afghan musician and painter, who helped make the word known beyond the Pashto-speaking world.

Is Breshna a Muslim name?

Breshna is Pashto rather than Arabic and has a neutral meaning, lightning; it is used by Muslim Pashtun families.

How popular is Breshna?

Used by Pashtuns in Afghanistan and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Breshna

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Breshna mean?

Breshna means 'A flash of lightning'. It is of Pashto origin.

Is Breshna a Muslim name?

Breshna is Pashto rather than Arabic and has a neutral meaning, lightning; it is used by Muslim Pashtun families.

How do you pronounce Breshna?

Breshna is pronounced bresh-NAH.

Is Breshna a boy or girl name?

Breshna is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.