Danesh or Danish ( Persian: دانش) is a Persian word which literally translates to "knowledge", "science" and "wisdom". It is a popular Muslim name in the Indian subcontinent, and to a certain extent, Southeast Asia, especially in the Muslim-majority countries of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Notable people with the name include:

Given name

Film and television

• Danish Taimoor (born 1983), Pakistani actor and model
• Danish Nawaz (born 1978), Pakistani director, comedian and actor
• Danish Pandor, Indian actor in Agent Raghav – Crime Branch

Journalism

• Danish Karokhel, Afghan journalist, director of Pajhwok Afghan News agency
• Danish Siddiqui (1980–2021), Indian photojournalist, killed in Afghanistan

Sport

• Danish Kaneria, Pakistani cricketer
• Danish Atlas Khan, Pakistani squash player
• Danish Mujtaba, Indian field hockey player

Other

• Daniş Tunalıgil, Turkish diplomat
• Aminul Islam Danesh Mia (1919–2006), Bangladeshi politician

Surname

• Agha Danish, Pakistani naval officer
• Davoud Danesh-Jafari, Iranian economist
• Haji Mohammad Danesh (1900–1986), Bangladeshi politician
• Ihsan Danish (1915–1982), Pakistani poet
• Noon Meem Danish (born 1958), Pakistani poet
• Nora Danish (born 1982), Malaysian actress, singer and model
• Sarwar Danish (born 1961), Afghan politician
• Tyler Danish (born 1994), American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB)

See also

• Danishmend, Turcoman dynasty
• The ship Empire Sally was renamed Danesh
• Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh

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