Jashna

Jashna is a feminine given name used in South Asia and among diaspora communities. The name derives from the word jashn, found in Urdu, Persian, and Hindustani, meaning festival or celebration, and it carries positive associations of joy and festivity. Spelling variants commonly seen in transliteration include Jashna, Jashnaa, and Jashnah, reflecting differences in script and pronunciation across languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. In naming practice, Jashna is chosen for girls and is widely used without regard to a particular religion or region within South Asia, though it is most prevalent among Urdu- and Punjabi-speaking communities. The usage is primarily as a personal given name rather than as a toponym or brand, and it may appear in contemporary literature or media featuring South Asian characters. The root concept of jashn also appears in related terms and phrases denoting celebrations and festive occasions in related languages. See also: jashn, a term meaning festival or celebration used in various cultural contexts.