Bohen

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Pronounced BOH-en /ˈboʊ.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage reading as a spin on Bodhi ('awakening; enlightenment') or the surname Bowen ('son of Owen; son of the young warrior'). Used here for a girl though both routes lean to boys. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage near Bodhi or Bowen: Bohen leans on 'awakening' or 'son of Owen' (said 'BOH-en'). Usually a boy's - routes uncertain.

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Origin LowEnglish, Sanskrit

MeaningA modern coinage reading as a spin on Bodhi ('awakening; enlightenment') or the surname Bowen ('son of Owen; son of the young warrior'). Used here for a girl though both routes lean to boys. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12343

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Bohen is a modern coinage, sounding near Bodhi ('awakening; enlightenment') and Bowen ('son of Owen'). It has no single fixed meaning and leans to boys by either route - used here for a girl, routes uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'BOH-en').

It appears only very rarely, and more for boys. Rare, invented, and uncertain.

Did you know? Bohen reads as a fresh coinage, echoing Bodhi ('awakening') or the surname Bowen ('son of Owen') - used here for a girl, though both routes lean to boys and its own route is uncertain, which we note (said 'BOH-en').

Overall data confidence 28%

References - Bohen — coinage near Bodhi/Bowen; boy-leaning; routes uncertain

Variations

BowenBohanBohin

Nicknames

BoBen

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Bodhi— a like Bo- sound it echoes

Owen— the Owen root behind Bowen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bohen mean?

Bohen is a modern coinage near Bodhi ('awakening') or Bowen ('son of Owen'); it has no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Bohen?

It's said BOH-en /ˈboʊ.ɛn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bohen a boy or girl name?

Bohen is used here for a girl, but both routes lean to boys - we note the lean.

How popular is Bohen?

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