ThinkabaraRohan: meaning and origin
Rohan
“Ascending”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- R
About the name Rohan
Rohan is a boy’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “ascending”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, girls)
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
More boy names starting with R
- Rafael 👦God heals · Hebrew
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Reid 👦Red-haired · English
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
- Reuben 👦Behold, a son · Hebrew
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Rhys 👦Enthusiasm, ardor · Welsh
- Robert 👦Bright fame · German
- Roman 👦Citizen of Rome · Latin
- Ronan 👦Little seal · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Rohan mean?
Rohan is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: ascending.
Is Rohan a boy or girl name?
Rohan is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Rohan have?
Rohan has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.