Rohan

Boy's name

Rohan is a Sanskrit name meaning "ascending" or "growing." It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rohana," which carries the same meaning.

Meaning Ascending
Origin Sanskrit
U.S. births in 2023 291
Peak year 2004

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rohan Marley - Entrepreneur, son of Bob Marley.
  • Rohan Bopanna - Tennis player from India.
  • Rohan Kanhai - Former West Indies cricketer.
  • Rohan Dennis - Australian professional cyclist.
  • Rohan Mehra - Indian actor in Bollywood films.
  • Rohan Gavaskar - Former Indian cricketer, son of Sunil Gavaskar.
  • Rohan Silva - British entrepreneur and former government advisor.
  • Rohan Ince - English professional footballer.
  • Rohan Ricketts - Former English footballer turned coach.
  • Rohan Chand - American child actor in movies and TV.

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