Roshni
Meaninglight, brightness · Persian
Roshni is an Indian girl name meaning “light, brightness”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funRoshni doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationRoshni peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Roshni you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Roshni would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRoshni first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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About the name Roshni
Roshni is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “light, brightness”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Roshni
What does the name Roshni mean?
Roshni means “light, brightness” and comes from Persian. Names built around “light” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Eleanor (“possibly light”), Ellie (“possibly light”), Lucy (“light”) and Lainey (“possibly light”).
What is the origin of the name Roshni?
Roshni is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Roshni a boy or girl name?
Roshni is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Roshni.
How popular is the name Roshni?
Roshni ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #2,651. Over the last five years it has slipped 842 places.
What names are similar to Roshni?
If you like Roshni, you might also like Eleanor, Ellie, Lucy and Lainey.
What should I know before naming my baby Roshni?
Roshni is an Indian girl name meaning “light, brightness”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.