ذیشان

Zeeshan

boyArabic / Persian (Urdu)

Zeeshan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Dignified, of high rank”.

MeaningDignified, of high rank
GenderBoy
OriginArabic / Persian (Urdu)
Arabic spellingذیشان
Pronunciationzee-SHAAN
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zeeshan

Zeeshan joins Arabic dhū ('possessor of') with Persian shān ('glory, dignity'), so it means one who possesses dignity or high standing. The Arabic dh is pronounced z in Urdu, giving Zeeshan. It is a characteristically Pakistani and Indian Muslim name that became very popular from the 1980s onward.

Is Zeeshan a Muslim name?

Yes. Zeeshan is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan and India, formed from Arabic and Persian elements meaning dignified.

Where is the name Zeeshan used?

Very common among Muslims in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Zeeshan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeeshan mean?

Zeeshan means 'Dignified, of high rank'. It comes from Arabic / Persian (Urdu).

Is Zeeshan a Muslim name?

Yes. Zeeshan is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan and India, formed from Arabic and Persian elements meaning dignified.

How do you write Zeeshan in Arabic?

Zeeshan is written ذیشان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zeeshan?

Zeeshan is pronounced zee-SHAAN.

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