Arhan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-hahn /ˈɑr.hɑn/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, revered in Jainism and BuddhismMedium

In 30 seconds: The worthy one who has conquered the self: Arhan draws on the Sanskrit arhat — a liberated soul, revered in Jain and Buddhist thought. Spiritual, dignified, and rising as a modern Indian name.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, revered in Jainism and Buddhism

U.S. rank (2024)#3597 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Arhan comes from Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — in Jainism and Buddhism, a liberated soul who has conquered the inner passions. A spiritually weighty word, it has become a popular modern Indian given name.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, worthy-and-liberated at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? An 'arhat' (the root of Arhan) is, in Jain and Buddhist tradition, a perfected being who has conquered all inner enemies — anger, ego, greed — and attained liberation.

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit/Jain references — arhat — root meaning

Variations

ArhaanArihant

Nicknames

Ari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arhan mean?

Arhan is Sanskrit for 'worthy, deserving' — a liberated soul who has conquered the inner self, revered in Jainism and Buddhism.

How do you pronounce Arhan?

It's said AR-hahn /ˈɑr.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arhan a boy or girl name?

Arhan is a boy's name.

How popular is Arhan?

Arhan is a rare name in the U.S. and rising in India.