Mohan

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Mohan Pronunciation

Mohan is pronounced moh-HAHN /moʊˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit mohana, 'charming; enchanting; bewitching; fascinating' — a name of the god Krishna; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Charming; enchanting; bewitching: Mohan is Sanskrit 'charming'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'moh-HAHN').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit mohana, 'charming; enchanting; bewitching; fascinating' — a name of the god Krishna; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2024)#6682 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Mohan comes from Sanskrit mohana, 'charming; enchanting; bewitching; fascinating' — a name of the god Krishna, whose flute enchanted all who heard it (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic Indian name (Mahatma Gandhi's first name was Mohandas; said 'moh-HAHN'; nickname Mo).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, charming-and-enchanting at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mohan means 'charming; enchanting; bewitching; fascinating' in Sanskrit — a beloved name of the god Krishna — a lyrical, classic Indian name (we note the deity; said 'moh-HAHN').

Overall data confidence 52%

Sanskrit references — Mohan — deity noted

Variations

MohanlalMohanaMohandas

Nicknames

Mo

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Hindu

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Mivaan— shares the -an ending

Mihaan— echoes that soft -an sound

Avyan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mohan?

Mohan is pronounced moh-HAHN (/moʊˈhɑn/). Press play above to hear Mohan said aloud.

How do you say Mohan?

Mohan is said moh-HAHN (/moʊˈhɑn/). Press play above to hear Mohan said aloud.

What does the name Mohan mean?

Mohan is Sanskrit for 'charming; enchanting; bewitching' — a name of the god Krishna. We note the deity.

Is Mohan a boy or girl name?

Mohan is a boy's name.

How popular is Mohan?

Mohan is a rare name in the U.S.