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Ruhaan

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Pronounced roo-HAHN /ruˈhΙ‘n/High

Meaning: From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' β€” 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kind-hearted'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the soul and spirit: Ruhaan draws on the Persian-Arabic 'ruh', spirit β€” 'spiritual, soulful' β€” also read as 'merciful'. Gentle, meaningful, and rising across South Asia.
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' β€” 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kind-hearted'
U.S. rank (2025)#3173 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 433

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320072025

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

Ruhaan comes from Persian and Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' β€” 'spiritual, of the soul' β€” and is also glossed 'merciful, kind-hearted, compassionate'. A gentle, meaning-rich name, it has grown popular across South Asia and the diaspora this century.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, soulful at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Ruhaan comes from 'ruh', the soul or spirit β€” the same word the Quran uses for the divine breath of life; the name carries a deep sense of the spiritual.
Overall data confidence 78%
Persian/Arabic references β€” ruh β€” root meaning

Variations

RuhanRohaanRoohan

Nicknames

Ruh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruhaan mean?

Ruhaan is from Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' β€” 'spiritual', also 'merciful'.

How do you pronounce Ruhaan?

It's said roo-HAHN /ruˈhΙ‘n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ruhaan a boy or girl name?

Ruhaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ruhaan?

Ruhaan is a rare name in the U.S. and rising in South Asia.

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