Rokhsar

Rokhsar (رخسار) is a Persian-derived feminine name meaning 'rosy-cheeked' or 'beautiful face'—formed from رخ (rokh, 'face') combined with the suffix-like element سار/sār denoting cheek or aspect. The compound is found in Persian poetry and classical descriptive language as an epithet for a beloved's visage; it appears in ghazals and courtly verse where poets praise the 'rokhsar' of the beloved. As such Rokhsar has historical and literary attestation within Persianate culture and has been used by Muslim families in Iran, Central and South Asia who draw names from poetic vocabulary. The name is rare in contemporary naming charts, appreciated by parents seeking a distinct, scholar-friendly Persian name with clear aesthetic meaning. Related names and cognates in usage or sense include [[Rukhsana]] and [[Roxana]] (Roxane), which also derive from Persian roots referring to beauty or light; while etymologies differ in detail, these names occupy the same poetic field. Rokhsar is not a Quranic name but conforms to Islamic naming conventions and reflects the long-standing practice of taking names from Persian literature and admired qualities. It is especially suited to families valuing classical Persian culture, poetry and historic onomastic continuity.