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Subhan

♂ Boy

Pronounced soob-AN /sub.ˈħaːn/Medium

Meaning: Glory, praiseMedium

In 30 seconds: Subhan is an Arabic name meaning 'glory, praise'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningGlory, praise
U.S. rank (2025)#2251 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 847

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319982025

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

From Arabic, Subhan carries the devotional sense 'glory, praise', an idea rooted in expressions of reverence. The meaning gives it a clear religious resonance for families drawn to that tradition.

It appears with the diacritic spelling Subhan as a listed variation, reflecting how the name is rendered across different transliteration styles.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Subhan is 'glory, praise', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Subhan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Sübhan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Subhan mean?

Subhan is usually explained as meaning 'glory, praise' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Subhan?

It's commonly said soob-AN /sub.ˈħaːn/.

Is Subhan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Subhan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Subhan?

In 2024, Subhan ranked #2818 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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