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Rohinton: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“brazen-bodied (proposed)”
روئن تن
روئین تن
What Rohinton means
Rohinton (روئن تن, Persian روئین تن) is a Parsi boy’s name that is most often explained as “brazen-bodied (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, رویین.
Rohinton at a glance
- Meaning
- brazen-bodied (proposed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- ro-hin-ton
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- R · ر
Meaning of Rohinton
- In English
- brazen-bodied (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- کانسی جیسے جسم والا (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Rohinton
Meaning disputed
Usually explained as Persian rūyīn-tan 'brazen-bodied, invulnerable', the epithet of Esfandiyar; rūyīn 'of brass' is in Steingass. The link is traditional rather than proven.
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 Rohinton
- Say it
- ro-hin-ton3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Rohinton
- Urdu
- روئن تن
- Original script
- روئین تن
- Other spellings
- Rohintan
- Known bearer
- Rohinton Mistry, novelist
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Rohinton
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Rohinton.
- Gordafaridگردآفریدcreated a hero (proposed)GirlPersian
- Roshanakروشنکlittle light; bright oneGirlPersian
- Roshniروشنیlight, brightnessGirlPersian
- RudabehرودابہMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
Names like Rohinton
- ArashآرشMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Arshamآرشامhaving a hero's strengthBoyPersian
- Ferozفیروزvictorious; prosperousBoyPersian
- Garshaspگرشاسپhaving slender horsesBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Jahangirجہانگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- KavehکاوہMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Marzbanمرزبانwarden of the marches; frontier governorBoyPersian
- Narimanنریمانmanly-minded; heroicBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Pervaizپرویزvictorious; fortunateBoyPersian
- Rustamرستمname of the hero of the ShahnamaBoyPersian
Names that sound like Rohinton
Questions about the name Rohinton
What does the name Rohinton mean?
Rohinton means “brazen-bodied (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: کانسی جیسے جسم والا (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Rohinton a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rohinton is a boy’s name.
Is Rohinton a Parsi name?
Yes. Rohinton is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Usually explained as Persian rūyīn-tan 'brazen-bodied, invulnerable', the epithet of Esfandiyar; rūyīn 'of brass' is in Steingass. The link is traditional rather than proven.
How do you pronounce Rohinton?
Say it “ro-hin-ton”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Rohinton in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Rohinton is written روئن تن. In its original script: روئین تن.
What are other spellings of Rohinton?
Rohinton is also spelled Rohintan.
Who is a famous person named Rohinton?
Rohinton Mistry, novelist
Is the meaning of Rohinton 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.