Name meaning
Rohan
means “ascending, rising”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Indian, Hindi, English
- Spellings
- Rohan · Rohaan
- Say it
- ROH-han
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Rohan is a Sanskrit name meaning ascending or rising. It is popular in India and in Indian families abroad, and English readers also know Rohan from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Roots
From Sanskrit rohana (ascending, rising).
Where it is used
Popular in India, the UK and Australia.
Rohan name FAQ
What does the name Rohan mean?
Rohan means “ascending, rising”. From Sanskrit rohana (ascending, rising).
Where does the name Rohan come from?
Rohan is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Hindi, English families.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan is usually pronounced ROH-han.
Is Rohan a boy's or a girl's name?
Rohan is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rohan?
Related spellings and forms include Rohaan.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.