Girl name
Raushan name meaning
“bright; luminous, radiant”
Raushan means “bright, luminous, radiant” and comes from Persian rowshan, a word describing brightness and illumination. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. Its connection with the Turkish name Ruşen provides a concrete linguistic association, alongside the imagery of daylight filling a room.
What does Raushan mean?
Bright; luminous, radiant
In Turkish: aydınlık; parlak, ışıklı
Read in connection with Ruşen, Raushan evokes light and clarity. Its likely Persian source can describe physical brightness as well as something becoming clear or understandable. Because this spelling occurs across more than one language, the form alone does not identify the route by which this particular name entered use in Türkiye.
Origin of the name Raushan
Probably a form of Persian rowšan, meaning “bright or illuminated,” transmitted through another language. The same Persian source underlies Turkish Ruşen.
How to pronounce Raushan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾaushan/ |
Is Raushan a girl’s name?
Yes, Raushan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Raushan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Raushan
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Raushan
- Raushan Gultekin · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Raushan
What is the meaning of Raushan?
Raushan means “bright; luminous, radiant”. Probably a form of Persian rowšan, meaning “bright or illuminated,” transmitted through another language. The same Persian source underlies Turkish Ruşen.
Is Raushan a girl’s name?
Yes, Raushan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Raushan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Raushan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Raushan?
Raushan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Raushan have?
Raushan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Raushan?
Raushan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Raushan?
Notable people named Raushan include Raushan Gultekin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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