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Suhaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-HAHN /suˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Sanskrit suhana, 'pleasant; agreeable', and a Persian sense 'a gentle breeze; melodious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pleasant; a gentle breeze: Suhaan is Sanskrit/Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'soo-HAHN'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian
MeaningVariously from the Sanskrit suhana, 'pleasant; agreeable', and a Persian sense 'a gentle breeze; melodious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10540 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720062025

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

Suhaan comes variously from the Sanskrit suhana, 'pleasant; agreeable', and a Persian sense 'a gentle breeze; melodious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'soo-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Persian families. Rare, pleasant-and-a-gentle-breeze at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Suhaan is variously 'pleasant; agreeable' (Sanskrit) and 'a gentle breeze; melodious' (Persian) — a crisp, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'soo-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Suhaan — Sanskrit/Persian; routes layered

Variations

SuhanSuhanaSohan

Nicknames

Su

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhaan mean?

Suhaan is variously Sanskrit 'pleasant; agreeable' and Persian 'a gentle breeze; melodious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Suhaan?

It's said soo-HAHN /suˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhaan a boy or girl name?

Suhaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Suhaan?

Suhaan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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