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Ashkan: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
اشکان
What Ashkan means
The meaning of Ashkan (اشکان) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Parsi boy’s name. The details are below.
Ashkan at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- ash-kaan
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- A · ا
Origin and history of Ashkan
Meaning disputed
From Aršaka (Arsaces), founder of the Parthian dynasty; the name is usually linked with aršan 'hero', but this is uncertain.
Arsaces I founded the Arsacid (Parthian) dynasty, which ruled Iran for nearly five centuries; the Ashkanians of Persian tradition are named after him.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Ashkan
- Say it
- ash-kaan2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Ashkan
- Urdu
- اشکان
- Other spellings
- Ashkaan · Arshak
- Themes
- Royalty
Sibling names for Ashkan
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Ashkan.
- Banoبانوlady; princessGirlPersian
- HomaiہمائیMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- Humaہماthe huma, a bird of good fortuneGirlPersian
- MandanaمانداناMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- Shahnazشہنازpride of the king (proposed)GirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
Names like Ashkan
- Ardeshirاردشیرwhose rule is through truthBoyPersian
- BardiaبردیاMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- CyrusسائرسMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Daraداراholder; possessor; sovereignBoyPersian
- Dariusداریوشholding firm the goodBoyPersian
- Dinshawدین شاہking of the faith (proposed)BoyPersian
- FaredoonفریدونMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- GushtaspگشتاسپMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- HoshangہوشنگMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Jahangirجہانگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
Names that sound like Ashkan
Questions about the name Ashkan
What does the name Ashkan mean?
We found no entry for Ashkan in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Ashkan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ashkan is a boy’s name.
Is Ashkan a Parsi name?
Yes. Ashkan is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. From Aršaka (Arsaces), founder of the Parthian dynasty; the name is usually linked with aršan 'hero', but this is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Ashkan?
Say it “ash-kaan”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Ashkan in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Ashkan is written اشکان.
What are other spellings of Ashkan?
Ashkan is also spelled Ashkaan, Arshak.
Is the meaning of Ashkan verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.