Indian name meaning
Rohan
♂ BoyRo·han · 2 syllables
Ascending; also sandalwood
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Rohaan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| R | o | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Rohan carries the name number 2.
About the name Rohan
Rohan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Ascending; also sandalwood.”
Spoken aloud it is Ro·han — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Rohaan; both spellings are the same name. Rohan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rohan mean?
Rohan means “Ascending; also sandalwood.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rohan a boy or a girl name?
Rohan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rohan?
Rohan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan has 2 syllables and is said as Ro·han.
What are the other spellings of Rohan?
Rohan is also commonly spelled Rohaan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rohan?
In the Chaldean system, Rohan has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Rohan a common name in India?
Rohan appears 9 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rohan?
For a sister to Rohan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Veena all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rohan?
Rehan, Eshan, Mohan or Kanchan share Rohan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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