Indian name meaning
Sohan
♂ BoySo·han · 2 syllables
Handsome; charming; pleasing
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| S | o | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Sohan carries the name number 3.
About the name Sohan
Sohan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Handsome; charming; pleasing.”
Spoken aloud it is So·han — 2 syllables. Sohan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sohan mean?
Sohan means “Handsome; charming; pleasing.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sohan a boy or a girl name?
Sohan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sohan?
Sohan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sohan?
Sohan has 2 syllables and is said as So·han.
What is the numerology number of the name Sohan?
In the Chaldean system, Sohan has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Sohan a common name in India?
Sohan appears 12 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sohan?
For a sister to Sohan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Vibha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sohan?
Rohan, Rehan, Eshan or Mohan share Sohan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with S →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.