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Zehaan
Pronounced zeh-HAHN /zɛˈhɑːn/Medium
Meaning: A modern name used in South Asian Muslim families, usually connected to zehan (from Arabic dhihn), 'mind; intellect; understanding'. It is also heard as a variant of Zeeshan. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Zehaan is a modern name used in South Asian Muslim families. It is usually connected to the Urdu word zehan, from Arabic dhihn, meaning 'mind; intellect; understanding' — a name that wishes a child a sharp and thoughtful mind. Some families use it instead as a variant of Zeeshan. Because the routes are not fully documented, we note the uncertainty (said 'zeh-HAHN').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, current in South Asian families.
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What does the name Zehaan mean?
Zehaan is usually linked to the Urdu word zehan (from Arabic dhihn), 'mind; intellect'. Some read it as a variant of Zeeshan. The routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Zehaan?
It's said zeh-HAHN /zɛˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zehaan a boy or girl name?
Zehaan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Zehaan?
Zehaan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.