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Ahan
♂ Boy
Pronounced AH-han /ˈɑ.hɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit ahan, 'dawn, morning; day, time'Medium
In 30 seconds: Bright as dawn: Ahan is Sanskrit for 'dawn, morning; day'. Fresh, hopeful, and luminous — a name of new beginnings.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ahan, 'dawn, morning; day, time'
U.S. rank (2025)#5864 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 335
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Ahan comes from Sanskrit ahan, 'dawn, morning; day, time'. A fresh, luminous name across India, it suggests the hope of a new day.
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, dawn at the root, and luminous.
Did you know? Ahan means 'dawn, morning' (and 'day, time') in Sanskrit — a bright, hopeful name suggesting new beginnings; a trending modern Indian pick.
Overall data confidence 75%
Sanskrit references — ahan — etymology
Variations
AhaanAhana
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
- ★Ahan Shetty (1997-)Indian actor who debuted in the 2021 Bollywood film Tadap
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ahan mean?
Ahan is Sanskrit for 'dawn, morning; day, time'.
How do you pronounce Ahan?
It's said AH-han /ˈɑ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ahan a boy or girl name?
Ahan is a boy's name.
How popular is Ahan?
Ahan is a rare name in the U.S.