Danesh or Danish () 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 Danish Sait, Indian actor, comedian and influencer working in Kannada Film Industry, known for prank calls
Journalism Danish Karokhel, Afghan journalist, director of Pajhwok Afghan News agency Danish Siddiqui (1980–2021), Indian photojournalist, killed in Afghanistan
Sport Danish Kaneria (born 1980), Pakistani cricketer Danish Atlas Khan (born 1994), Pakistani squash player Danish Mujtaba (born 1988), Indian field hockey player
Other Daniş Tunalıgil (1915–1975), Turkish diplomat Aminul Islam Danesh Mia (1919–2006), Bangladeshi politician
Surname Agha Danish, Pakistani naval officer Darius Campbell Danesh (1980–2022), Scottish musician and actor Davoud Danesh-Jafari (born 1954), 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 Danishmendid dynasty, a Turcoman dynasty The ship Empire Sally was renamed Danesh Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh