درخشان

Darakhshan

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Darakhshan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Shining, radiant, brilliant”.

MeaningShining, radiant, brilliant
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingدرخشان
Pronunciationda-rakh-SHAAN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Darakhshan

Darakhshan is a Persian adjective meaning shining or radiant, from the verb derakhshīdan, to glitter. It is used as a girl's name in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Iran, often with the sense of a bright, luminous personality. The Urdu-Persian spelling is identical, and the shortened form Darakhshanda is also found.

Is Darakhshan a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Darakhshan is a Persian name used by Muslim families in South Asia and Iran. It has no Arabic root, but its meaning is entirely suitable.

Where is the name Darakhshan used?

Found among Urdu- and Persian-speaking Muslims in Pakistan, India and Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Darakhshan

DerakhshanDarakhshanda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darakhshan mean?

Darakhshan means 'Shining, radiant, brilliant'. It comes from Persian.

Is Darakhshan a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Darakhshan is a Persian name used by Muslim families in South Asia and Iran. It has no Arabic root, but its meaning is entirely suitable.

How do you write Darakhshan in Arabic?

Darakhshan is written درخشان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Darakhshan?

Darakhshan is pronounced da-rakh-SHAAN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.