Rohan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rohan
Rohan derives from Sanskrit "Rohana," meaning "ascending" or "rising," with roots in the verb "ruh" meaning to rise or grow.
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Etymology
Rohan derives from Sanskrit "Rohana," meaning "ascending" or "rising," with roots in the verb "ruh" meaning to rise or grow. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh cultures across India and South Asia, with particular prominence in Sanskrit literature and Hindu religious traditions.
Rohan currently ranks #812 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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