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Ruqsana

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Meaning

Brilliant, shining

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia
Graceful and timeless, the name Ruqsana is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Brilliant, shining', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Ruqsana is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ruqsana, like Ruksar, is a Persian word meaning "cheek."

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Etymology

From the Persian ุฑุฎุณุงู†ู‡ (Rokhsaneh), 'radiant, fair-faced' - related to Roxana.

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across South Asian Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.