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Roham
Pronounced roh-HAHM /roʊˈhɑːm/Medium
Meaning: A Persian name, Roham (Rooham), borne by a heroic warrior in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — associated with valor. Old and epic; the precise etymology is debated.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Roham is a Persian name from the Shahnameh, where it belongs to a brave warrior. It reads epic and old; the exact etymology is debated, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'roh-HAHM').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Persian families. Rare, epic, and valiant.
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What does the name Roham mean?
Roham is a Persian name from the Shahnameh, borne by a heroic warrior; its precise root is debated, which we note.
How do you pronounce Roham?
It's said roh-HAHM /roʊˈhɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Roham a boy or girl name?
Roham is a boy's name.
How popular is Roham?
Roham is a rare name in the U.S.