Zohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOHH-an /ˈzoʊh.æn/Medium

Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, splendorLow

In 30 seconds: Zohan is recorded as a Hebrew name meaning 'radiance', 'brilliance', or 'splendor', though its origin is disputed.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningRadiance, brilliance, splendor

U.S. rank (2024)#1929 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births82 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zohan is given here a Hebrew meaning of radiance, brilliance, or splendor, but the record marks its origin as disputed, so that reading should be held lightly. It is an uncommon name without a firmly settled etymology. The honest summary is that the 'radiance' sense is the proposed meaning rather than a certain one.

With no listed variations or bearers in the record, there is little verified context to add beyond its bright, two-syllable sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zohan is 'radiance' or 'splendor', from the Hebrew zohar, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Zohan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zohan mean?

Zohan is a Hebrew name generally derived from zohar, meaning 'radiance, brilliance, splendor'. It also appears as a biblical place name (En-zohan) and was popularized by the film 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan'.

How do you pronounce Zohan?

It's commonly said ZOHH-an /ˈzoʊh.æn/.

Is Zohan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zohan?

In 2024, Zohan ranked #1929 in the U.S. for boys, with 82 births recorded.