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Ashan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-shahn /ˈɑ.ʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Tamil aasaan, 'a teacher; a master/leader', and a Sanskrit-linked name; a biblical place-name Ashan also exists; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A teacher; a leader: Ashan is Tamil/Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-shahn').
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Origin LowIndian, Tamil
MeaningVariously from the Tamil aasaan, 'a teacher; a master/leader', and a Sanskrit-linked name; a biblical place-name Ashan also exists; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7239 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519772025

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

Ashan comes variously from the Tamil aasaan, 'a teacher; a master/leader', and a Sanskrit-linked name; a biblical place-name Ashan also exists (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-shahn').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-teacher-and-leader at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ashan is variously 'a teacher; a master/leader' (Tamil aasaan) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-shahn').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ashan — Tamil; routes layered

Variations

AshaanAshanAashan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashan mean?

Ashan is variously 'a teacher; a leader' (Tamil aasaan) and a Sanskrit-linked name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ashan?

It's said AH-shahn /.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashan a boy or girl name?

Ashan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashan?

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

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