Meaning
Reported interpretation: light or bright
This is a reported naming interpretation, not a confirmed literal derivation. Check the language and spelling when comparing meanings.
- Origin / language
- Malay / Indonesian; Persian-linked
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Southeast Asian names
Language and spelling
The reported name chain links Rosnah to Rosna and Roshna, then to Persian roshan, bright. The spelling is not evidence that the name simply means rose; the reported name chain instead follows a Persian word for brightness.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
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