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Sobhan

♂ Boy

Pronounced soh-BAHN /soʊˈbɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Persian and Bengali form of the Arabic Subhan, 'glory; praise' — as in Subhanallah, 'glory be to God'. Used as a given name in Iran, Bangladesh and among Bengali Muslims; a devotional root we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of praise: Sobhan is the Persian and Bengali form of Subhan, 'glory' (said 'soh-BAHN'). We note the devotional root respectfully.
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Origin MediumPersian, Bengali
MeaningA Persian and Bengali form of the Arabic Subhan, 'glory; praise' — as in Subhanallah, 'glory be to God'. Used as a given name in Iran, Bangladesh and among Bengali Muslims; a devotional root we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13907 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120172024

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

Sobhan is how Persian and Bengali speakers shape the Arabic Subhan, 'glory; praise', a word central to Muslim devotion. It is widely given in Iran and Bangladesh, and among Bengali Muslim families elsewhere. We note the sacred root respectfully. Smooth, warm, and reverent (said 'soh-BAHN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, devotional, and international.

Did you know? Sobhan carries the same root as the phrase Subhanallah, 'glory be to God' — a word of praise turned into a name. It is common in Iran and Bangladesh, and we note its devotional root respectfully (said 'soh-BAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sobhan — Persian/Bengali form of Arabic Subhan 'glory'

Variations

SubhanSobhaanShobhan

Nicknames

SobiSob

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sobhan mean?

Sobhan is a Persian and Bengali form of Arabic Subhan, 'glory; praise' — as in the phrase 'glory be to God'. We note the devotional root respectfully.

How do you pronounce Sobhan?

It's said soh-BAHN /soʊˈbɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sobhan a boy or girl name?

Sobhan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sobhan?

Sobhan is a rare name for boys in the U.S., far more familiar in Iran and Bangladesh.

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