Ravshan
Ravshan is a Muslim boy name of Persian (Tajik / Uzbek form) origin, meaning “Bright, clear, luminous”.
| Meaning | Bright, clear, luminous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian (Tajik / Uzbek form) |
| Written as | روشن |
| Pronunciation | rav-SHAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Ravshan
Ravshan is how Tajik and Uzbek speakers render the Persian rowshan, a word for something bright, shining and clear. The same Persian word gives Roshan in Persian and Urdu. In Central Asia the name is a well-liked choice for boys, and it also forms part of longer names like Ravshanbek. In Tajik Cyrillic script it is written Равшан, and Azerbaijanis use the related form Rövşən.
Is Ravshan a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan give this name freely, even though its roots are Persian, not Arabic.
How popular is Ravshan?
It is common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and appears as Rövşən in Azerbaijan.
Gifts with the name Ravshan
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ravshan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ravshan mean?
Ravshan means 'Bright, clear, luminous'. It is of Persian (Tajik / Uzbek form) origin.
Is Ravshan a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan give this name freely, even though its roots are Persian, not Arabic.
How do you pronounce Ravshan?
Ravshan is pronounced rav-SHAHN.
Is Ravshan a boy or girl name?
Ravshan is usually a boy name.