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Adhyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHD-yan /ˈɑd.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit adhyayan, 'study; learning; the act of reading/reciting/contemplation'Low

In 30 seconds: Study; learning; contemplation: Adhyan is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AHD-yan').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit adhyayan, 'study; learning; the act of reading/reciting/contemplation'
U.S. rank (2024)#9882 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adhyan comes from the Sanskrit adhyayan, 'study; learning; the act of reading/reciting/contemplation'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AHD-yan').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, study-and-learning at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Adhyan comes from the Sanskrit adhyayan, 'study; learning; contemplation' — a crisp, scholarly name (said 'AHD-yan').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Adhyan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AdhyayanAdhyaan

Nicknames

Adhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adhyan mean?

Adhyan is Sanskrit for 'study; learning; the act of reading/contemplation'.

How do you pronounce Adhyan?

It's said AHD-yan /ˈɑd.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adhyan a boy or girl name?

Adhyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Adhyan?

Adhyan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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