About Derakhshan
The surname Derakhshan is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "derakhsh" which means "bright" or "shining." It is a common surname in Iran and is often used as a given name as well. The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who had a bright or radiant personality or appearance.
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The surname Derakhshan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Derakhshan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Derakhshan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Derakhshan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.