Nepali boy name
Rohan name meaning
रोहन
Say it: RO-han/roɦʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #237
Meaning of Rohan
Ascending, rising; also a name for sandalwood.
नेपालीमा: रोहन संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ माथि चढ्ने वा उदाउने हुन्छ। यसले चन्दनलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Rohan
Rohan brings together the meanings ascending or rising and sandalwood, offering both an upward feeling and a natural image. Spoken RO-han, its five letters give it a rounded opening and a gentle finish. The sound shared by names ending in -an is among the most common in Nepali boy names, seen in Sanskrit words such as Pawan, Gagan and Kiran. Rohan ranks #237 among boys in our sample, making it common. Compare Roshan and Nishan if that ending appeals to you.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Rohan at a glance
| Name | Rohan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रोहन also रोहण, रोहाँ |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Modern |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #237 among boy names (26 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Rohan
- Rohan Thapa · b. 1982
Nepalese photographer (b. 1982)
- Rohan Dhakal
Nepali actor
Names that sound like Rohan
Rohan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑑀𑐴𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒼𑒯𑒢 |
| Bengali | রোহন |
| Gujarati | રોહન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑁄𑀳𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | rohan |
FAQ about the name Rohan
What is the meaning of Rohan?
Rohan means: Ascending, rising; also a name for sandalwood. (नेपालीमा: रोहन)
Is Rohan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Rohan in Nepali?
Rohan is written रोहन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रोहण or रोहाँ.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan is pronounced RO-han (IPA: /roɦʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Rohan?
Rohan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rohan?
Rohan ranks #237 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Rohan?
Notable people named Rohan include Rohan Thapa (Nepalese photographer (b. 1982)); Rohan Dhakal (Nepali actor).