Sohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-hahn /ˈsoʊ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'Medium

In 30 seconds: Handsome and charming: Sohan is Sanskrit for 'attractive, pleasing' — a warm, classic Indian name. Gentle, graceful, and well-loved.

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Origin HighSanskrit, Indian

MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'

U.S. rank (2025)#3932 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 931

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sohan comes from Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'. A warm classic across India, it celebrates beauty and charm.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, handsome at the root, and gracious.

Did you know? Sohan means 'handsome, charming' in Hindi — and 'Sohan halwa' is a famous Indian sweet, making the name doubly sweet.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hindi references — sohan — etymology

Variations

SohumSohailSohan

Nicknames

Soh

Famous Bearers

★Sohan Singh Bhakna (1870-1968)
Indian revolutionary and founder of the Ghadar Party who fought against British colonial rule

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sohan mean?

Sohan is Sanskrit for 'handsome, charming, attractive'.

How do you pronounce Sohan?

It's said SOH-hahn /ˈsoʊ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sohan a boy or girl name?

Sohan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sohan?

Sohan is a rare name in the U.S.