دانش

Daanish

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Daanish is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Knowledge, wisdom”.

MeaningKnowledge, wisdom
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Written asدانش
PronunciationDAA-nish
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India, Iran, Afghanistan

Meaning and origin of Daanish

Daanish is a spelling of the Persian word dānish, meaning knowledge or learning. It is built on the verb dānistan, to know, and a closely related word, dānishmand, describes a learned person. The name is widespread in Pakistan and India. There it is often written Danish, which can lead to mix-ups with the English adjective for things from Denmark, so the doubled a helps keep the two apart.

Is Daanish a Muslim name?

Daanish is popular with Muslim families throughout South Asia. Its roots are Persian rather than Arabic, and its meaning of knowledge is highly valued.

How popular is Daanish?

It is common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, while Iranians use the form Danesh.

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Spellings and variants of Daanish

DanishDaaneshDanesh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daanish mean?

Daanish means 'Knowledge, wisdom'. It is of Persian origin.

Is Daanish a Muslim name?

Daanish is popular with Muslim families throughout South Asia. Its roots are Persian rather than Arabic, and its meaning of knowledge is highly valued.

How do you pronounce Daanish?

Daanish is pronounced DAA-nish.

Is Daanish a boy or girl name?

Daanish is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.