Soran

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Pronounced SOH-ran /ˈsoʊ.rɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A name read two ways: Soran is a Kurdish region and dialect (of Iraqi Kurdistan), and separately a Japanese word heard in the folk chant 'Soran Bushi.' As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of two worlds: Soran is Kurdish and also Japanese (said 'SOH-ran'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowKurdish, Japanese

MeaningA name read two ways: Soran is a Kurdish region and dialect (of Iraqi Kurdistan), and separately a Japanese word heard in the folk chant 'Soran Bushi.' As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#12112 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Soran is a Kurdish region/dialect and also a Japanese word. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'SOH-ran').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Soran names a Kurdish region and dialect, and separately appears in the Japanese folk chant 'Soran Bushi' - a name read two ways, whose route as a given name is uncertain, which we note (said 'SOH-ran').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Soran — Kurdish region/dialect; Japanese (Soran Bushi); uncertain

Variations

SooranSowranSoren

Nicknames

SoRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soran mean?

Soran is a Kurdish region and dialect, and also a Japanese word; as a first name routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Soran?

It's said SOH-ran /ˈsoʊ.rɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Soran a boy or girl name?

Soran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Soran?

Soran is extremely rare in the U.S.