Roshanak

The first name Roshanak is female and means 'the radiant' or 'the dawn'. In Persian script, it is represented as روشنک (roshanak) and is the Persian variant of the name Roxana, which traces back to the Old Persian word *rauxšna-, meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'.

What does the name Roshanak mean?

Roshanak, a female first name, carries the meanings 'the radiant' or 'the dawn'. The Persian form (روشنک) is derived from Roxana, who lived in the 4th century BC as a Bactrian princess and was the first wife of Alexander the Great. In Iran, Roshanak, sometimes also called Rowshanak, is quite common. Other variants of Roxana include Rosana, Rossana, Roxan, Roxane, Roxani, Roxanna, Roxanne, Roxette, Roxina, Roxyanna, Ruxana, and Ruxandra. Diminutive forms like Roxi, Roxie, and Roxy are also commonly used.

Where does the name Roshanak come from?

The origin of the name Roshanak lies in Old Persian and means 'the dawn' or 'the radiant'. The Old Persian root *rauxšna- stands for 'bright' or 'radiant', and the name is rooted in both the Iranian and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Roshanak?

Roshanak is pronounced approximately as 'Rosch-anak'.

Popularity

In Germany, Roshanak is considered a rare name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 3,656th. Between 2010 and 2024, Roshanak was given less than 10 times in Germany, resulting in a rank of 9,043. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child.

Nicknames & pet names

Rosha / Roshi / Roushi