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Roshan

Light, Radiant

ro-shan/roʃan/

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9
Lucky #
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ruchi' which means 'radiance'. The name Roshan is often given to boys born during the auspicious period of Diwali or Dipavali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes inner light and illumination.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

रोशन

बहुत प्रकाशित

🇮🇳Hindi

रोशन

बहुत प्रकाशित

🇮🇳Tamil

ரோஷன்

அகம்பரியம் யார்

🇮🇳Telugu

రోశన్

బహుట్ ప్రకాశియోదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Roshan

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Light, Radiant

🇧🇩Bengali

Roshan

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Light, Radiant

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ro-shan

/roʃan/

Lucky number

9

Lucky day

Monday

Lucky colors

YellowOrangeRed

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The Hindu name Roshan holds a rich cultural significance as it is associated with the bright and beautiful Hindu festival of Diwali or Dipavali, also known as the 'Festival of Lights'. Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. The glowing diyas, or earthen lamps, that adorn homes during Diwali represent this triumph of light and good over darkness. The joy and prosperity that envelop houses during the festival is embodied by the naming of a baby boy as Roshan during this time, symbolizing the new-born's bright future and radiance of life.

The spiritual significance of the name Roshan refers to the inner illumination and enlightenment that emanates from a truly righteous soul. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ruchi' which connotes radiance and brightness. This can be interpreted metaphorically as having a pure and untainted heart, full of love, wisdom, and knowledge. The name Roshan serves as a reminder for us to continuously strive towards the ultimate goal of spiritual growth and self-realization, thereby shedding light on the path to enlightenment.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit • Roshan is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Roshana' which means 'bright', 'shining', 'radiant', 'clear'. This name is not directly mentioned in any Vedic text or mythology but it carries the essence of the rich Indian culture and tradition.

Historical references

According to Hindu mythology, Roshan is the name of a celestial being or 'Apsara' who is believed to have been born in the celestial realm of Svarga Loka. She is also known as Rohini, and is the wife of the moon god Chandra.

Ancient India

In medieval India, Roshan was a popular name for boys. It is derived from the Persian word 'roshan' meaning 'pure' or 'bright'. The name became popular during the Muslim rule in India, as Persian and Arabic influences spread across the subcontinent.

Medieval India (13th to 16th centuries)

Notable people with this name

Roshan MathewRoshan Abbas

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Light, Radiant