Zeeshan

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Zeeshan (Zîşan) is a Arabic name which comes from the words "Zee" (someone who has) and "Shan" (splendor).[1] It means a high-resolve (high standard of following what one plans to do) or a standard of high-status.

Zeeshan (Zişan)
PronunciationZîşan
GenderMale
Origin
Word/NameArabic
Meaning"Possessor of Splendor", "Moon", "Magnificent", "Brilliant"
Place of originIslam
Other names
Related namesZishan (Zişan) Zeshan

It may be written in Arabic as ذيشان or ذي شان. Both are valid forms. The first one is a compound word Zeeshan, and the second one is two words Zee and Shan.

The word 'Zeeshan' in Arabic is often used in poetry as an adjective, usually suggesting a meaning of magnificent, or possessor of high status. This name is often given to males in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kashmir, Iran, and among the Indian Muslims, & other Asian countries of the Greater Middle East region.

This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[2]

People

  • Zeeshan Ali Rehman (born 1999) Philosopher Doctor in Pakistan
  • Zeeshan Abbasi (born 1982), Pakistani blind cricketer
  • Zeeshan Ali (born 1970), Indian tennis player
  • Zeeshan Ashraf (born 1977), Pakistani hockey player
  • Zeeshan Khan (cricketer, born 1976), Pakistani cricketer
  • Zeeshan Khan (cricketer, born 1992), Pakistani cricketer

References

  1. Thomas, Siobhan (6 November 2014). Best Baby Names for 2015. ISBN 9781473503113. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-11.