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Name
Rahsan
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
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The girl's name Rahsan (Rahşan) is used as a variant of the name Roshan in both Azerbaijani and Turkish. Its direct translation is 'the Radiant' or 'the Shimmering'.

What does the name Rahsan mean?

Rahsan (Rahşan) is a female name form that traces back to the name Roshan in both Azerbaijani and Turkish. Translated, it means 'the Radiant' and 'the Shimmering'. Its origin lies in the ancient Persian word roshan (روشن), which means 'light' and 'brightness'. Other variants include Rushan, Rozan, Rozhan, and Raushan.

Where does the name Rahsan come from?

The name Rahsan is a female first name of ancient Persian origin, meaning 'the Radiant'. The etymology comes from the ancient Persian term roshan (روشن), which means 'the light' or 'the brightness'. The languages in which this name is used are Azerbaijani and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Rahsan?

Rahsan is pronounced as 'Rah-sahn'.

Popularity

In Germany, Rahsan is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 5,220th place. In the last ten years, Rahsan has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.

Famous people

  • Rahsan Eçevit (wife of Turkish politician Bülent Eçevit)

Frequently asked questions about the name Rahsan

Where does the name Rahsan come from?

Rahsan has its origins in ancient Persian and is primarily used in Azerbaijani and Turkish.

What does the name Rahsan mean?

The name Rahsan means 'the Radiant' or 'the Shimmering' and is derived from the ancient Persian word roshan, which means 'light' or 'brightness'.

How popular is the name Rahsan?

The popularity of the name Rahsan varies in the countries where it is used, but it is known in Turkish and Azerbaijani culture.

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