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Vihan
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Pronounced vee-HAHN /viΛhΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit vihan, 'the dawn, the morning; daybreak'Medium
In 30 seconds: The dawn: Vihan is Sanskrit for 'the dawn, the morning'. Bright, fresh, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vihan, 'the dawn, the morning; daybreak'
U.S. rank (2025)#5589 β Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)β 550
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Vihan comes from Sanskrit vihan, 'the dawn, the morning; daybreak'. A bright, fresh, hopeful name across India, evoking new beginnings.
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-dawn at the root, and bright.
Did you know? Vihan means 'the dawn, the morning; daybreak' in Sanskrit β a bright, fresh, hopeful modern Indian name.
Overall data confidence 75%
Sanskrit references β vihan β etymology
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vihan mean?
Vihan is Sanskrit for 'the dawn, the morning; daybreak'.
How do you pronounce Vihan?
It's said vee-HAHN /viΛhΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Vihan a boy or girl name?
Vihan is a boy's name.
How popular is Vihan?
Vihan is a rare name in the U.S.