Rukhsar
Rukhsar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Cheek, face”.
| Meaning | Cheek, face |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | رخسار |
| Pronunciation | rookh-SAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Rukhsar
Rukhsar comes from the Persian word rukhsar, meaning cheek or face. Classical poets writing in Persian and Urdu used it to describe the glowing face of the beloved, and from that literary use it became a name for girls. It is Persian rather than Arabic in origin, which is true of many well-loved South Asian names. This is the spelling most often found in Pakistan and India.
Is Rukhsar a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims give Rukhsar to daughters as a Persian name with a simple, positive meaning, even though it has no Arabic root.
How popular is Rukhsar?
It is mostly found in Urdu- and Hindi-speaking Muslim homes in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Rukhsar
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Spellings and variants of Rukhsar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukhsar mean?
Rukhsar means 'Cheek, face'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Rukhsar a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims give Rukhsar to daughters as a Persian name with a simple, positive meaning, even though it has no Arabic root.
How do you pronounce Rukhsar?
Rukhsar is pronounced rookh-SAHR.
Is Rukhsar a boy or girl name?
Rukhsar is usually a girl name.