Trishan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Trishan
Trishan is a modern variant of Tristan, derived from the Latin root "tristis" meaning "sad" or "sorrowful," though the name gained fame through the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde.
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Etymology
Trishan is a modern variant of Tristan, derived from the Latin root "tristis" meaning "sad" or "sorrowful," though the name gained fame through the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Hindu communities (where it may be influenced by Sanskrit), with medieval Cornish and Celtic origins in its legendary form.
Trishan currently ranks #12,231 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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