Vihan
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vihan
The given name 'Vihan' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'विहन' (vihan), meaning 'destruction' or 'ruin', and is likely related to the Hindi and Urdu languages.
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Etymology
The given name 'Vihan' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'विहन' (vihan), meaning 'destruction' or 'ruin', and is likely related to the Hindi and Urdu languages. The name 'Vihan' is used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, and there is no notable historical context that can be confidently inferred from the name alone.
Vihan currently ranks #5,589 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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