Mohan
Meaning of Mohan
The name Mohan is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and other South Asian countries. It carries the meaning "charming" or "bewitching," often associated with Lord Krishna, who is revered in Hindu mythology for his enchanting personality and divine charm. The pronunciation of Mohan varies slightly across different Indian languages: in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, it is pronounced as MO-hahn (/moʊˈhɑn/), while in Bengali it is pronounced as MO-hon (/moʊˈhɒn/). Despite its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, the name Mohan remains relatively rare in the United States. Data shows that its popularity has fluctuated over the years, with occurrences ranging from as few as 5 to as many as 15 newborns annually since 1968. This timeless name embodies a sense of allure and grace, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful name with deep cultural roots.
Pronunciation
Tamil,Telugu,Kannada
- Pronunced as MO-hahn (/moʊˈhɑn/)
Hindi
- Pronunced as MO-han (/moʊˈhɑn/)
Bengali
- Pronunced as MO-hon (/moʊˈhɒn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mohan
| Mohan Babu, also known as Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, is a renowned Indian actor and producer, recognized for his extensive contributions to Telugu cinema with over 500 roles in lead, supporting, and diverse characters. |
| Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi was an influential Indian hotelier and the founder of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, India's second-largest hotel company. |
| Mohan Bhagwat - Mohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat is the current Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in India and a prominent political activist and veterinarian. |
| Mohan Rakesh was a pioneering figure in the Nai Kahani literary movement of Hindi literature, known for his influential play "Ashadh Ka Ek Din" and significant contributions to various literary forms. |
| Dr. Mohan Agashe is an accomplished Indian psychiatrist and actor, honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 for his contributions to theatre. |
| Mohan Sithara is an Indian music composer known for his diverse musical style and extensive work in the Malayalam film industry, collaborating with renowned lyricists and poets and working with prominent singers. |
| Mohan is a renowned Indian actor, recognized for his contributions to Tamil cinema and honored with the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor in 1982. |
| Mohan Gokhale was a renowned Indian actor known for his work in art films and television, with a family background in journalism. |
| Mohan Ranade was an Indian independence activist who played a significant role in the Goa liberation movement and spent fourteen years in Portuguese jail for the premeditated murder of a Goan policeman named Custodio Fernandes. |
| Mohan Singh (1905–1978) was a renowned Indian poet in the Punjabi language and an academic, known as one of the early pioneers of modern Punjabi poetry. |
| Mohan Chand Sharma AC was an Indian police officer known for his bravery during the 2008 Batla House encounter in New Delhi and was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra Award. |
| Mohan Kanda is a retired Indian civil servant and former Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, known for his service as a member of the National Disaster Management Authority. |
| Mohan Kalpana was a prominent Indian writer in the Sindhi language, known for his fiction writing during the post-independence era of Sindh and India, until his passing on 19 June 1992. |
| Mohan Shankar, also known as Mohan, is a popular Kannada film actor, director, and writer, known for his roles in movies like Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu and Malla, and for his participation in Bigboss Kannada Season 4. |
| Mohan Joshi is an Indian spiritual leader. |
