Roshawn
r(o)-sha-wn
US Popularity:25564
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Shining light, bright, famous
Roshawn is a gender-neutral name of Sanskrit, Hindi Persian origins. Most commonly deriving from Roshan, Roshawn means “shining light,” “bright,” or “famous.” This unique name represents a bouncing baby with a luminous spirit, a burst of knowledge, and an enchanting demeanor. Roshawn is also believed to be an American name formed by Rose (meaning “rose” in Latin) and Shawn (meaning “God is gracious” in Hebrew). With these abundant meanings and well-traveled roots, baby Roshawn is sure to have a bright future ahead of them.
Roshawn Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Roshawn is currently #25564 in U.S. births
Boy:Roshawn is currently #29806 in U.S. births
Girl:Roshawn is currently #26193 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2000
Gender:
Girl
#26193
in 2000
- 4336
from 1999
Sources
Wisdom Library, Roshan: 1 definition
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 265, 266, 438, 522
Behind the Name, Roshan, December 2017
Behind the Name, Roshawn, July 2019
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