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Rakhshanda: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“shining; radiant”

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رخشندہ

رخشنده

What Rakhshanda means

Rakhshanda (رخشندہ, Persian رخشنده) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “shining; radiant”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, رخشنده.

Rakhshanda at a glance

Meaning
shining; radiant
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian
Faith
Muslim
Say it
rakh-shan-da
Syllables
3
Letters
10
First letter
R · ر

Meaning of Rakhshanda

In English
shining; radiant
اردو میں معنی
چمکتی ہوئی، درخشاں

Origin and history of Rakhshanda

Steingass gives rakhshanda as shining, bright.

How to say and write Rakhshanda

Say it
rakh-shan-da3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Rakhshanda
Urdu
رخشندہ
Original script
رخشنده
Other spellings
Rukhshanda · Rakhshinda
Themes
Light

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Questions about the name Rakhshanda

What does the name Rakhshanda mean?

Rakhshanda means “shining; radiant”. In Urdu: چمکتی ہوئی، درخشاں. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).

Is Rakhshanda a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rakhshanda is a girl’s name.

Is Rakhshanda a Muslim name?

Yes. Rakhshanda is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Steingass gives rakhshanda as shining, bright.

How do you pronounce Rakhshanda?

Say it “rakh-shan-da”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Rakhshanda in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rakhshanda is written رخشندہ. In its original script: رخشنده.

What are other spellings of Rakhshanda?

Rakhshanda is also spelled Rukhshanda, Rakhshinda.

Is the meaning of Rakhshanda verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.