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Rohaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced roh-HAHN /roʊˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Rohan — Sanskrit, 'ascending, growing'; also Persian/Arabic, 'soul, spiritual'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Rising and soulful: Rohaan spells Rohan — 'ascending, growing' (Sanskrit) or 'spiritual' (Persian). Strong, warm, and worldly.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Persian
MeaningSpelling of Rohan — Sanskrit, 'ascending, growing'; also Persian/Arabic, 'soul, spiritual'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4226 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Rohaan is a spelling of Rohan — Sanskrit rohana, 'ascending, growing', and Persian/Arabic ruhani, 'soul, spiritual' (routes layered, which we note). A strong, worldly name across South Asia and the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, ascending-or-soul at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Rohan means 'ascending, growing' in Sanskrit — and 'soul, spiritual' in Persian/Arabic; Rohaan is a soft double-a spelling (and echoes Tolkien's Rohan).
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Rohan — routes layered

Variations

RohanRohaunRuhaan

Nicknames

Ro

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If you like Rohaan…

Rohan— the standard spelling
Ruhaan— a fellow spelling
Kian— a companion South Asian name
Aryan— another modern Indian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rohaan mean?

Rohaan spells Rohan — 'ascending, growing' (Sanskrit) or 'soul, spiritual' (Persian); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rohaan?

It's said roh-HAHN /roʊˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rohaan a boy or girl name?

Rohaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rohaan?

Rohaan is a rare name in the U.S.

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