What is the origin of the name Rohan?

Rohan is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Rohan?

Rohan is currently ranked #17131 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Rohan

ROH-han

Popularity

#17131

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

11,845

Peak Year

#522 in 2004

First Recorded

1969

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Rohan has both Sanskrit and Irish origins. In Sanskrit, it means "ascending" or "healing". In Irish, it's related to the name Rowan, meaning "red-haired".

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Ro Han

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

Rohan Dennis
Australian professional cyclist

Nicknames

Ro Han

Similar Names

Kiran Arjun Dev Naveen

Personality Traits

strongintelligentcompassionateadventurous

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