Rohan
Meaning of Rohan
The name Rohan is a strong and versatile choice for a baby boy, with rich cultural roots and appealing phonetics. Originating from Sanskrit, the name means "ascending" or "growing," symbolizing progress and development. In English, it is pronounced as ROH-han (/roʊhˈhɑn/), while in Hindi, it is ROH-hun (/roʊhˈhʌn/). The name Rohan has gained popularity over the years, especially in the United States where it has consistently ranked among the top 1000 names since the late 1980s. It reached its peak popularity in 2004 at rank 480. A notable variation of this name is Rowan, which shares similar phonetic qualities and meanings. Additionally, Rohan holds literary significance through J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, where it represents a noble kingdom known for its valor and horsemanship. This blend of cultural depth and modern appeal makes Rohan an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful yet contemporary name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROH-han (/roʊhˈhɑn/)
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as ROH-hun (/roʊhˈhʌn/)
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Notable People Named Rohan
| Rohan Bopanna is an accomplished Indian professional tennis player known for his expertise in doubles, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 3 and achieving finalist status at the ATP World Tour Finals in 2012 and 2015. |
| Rohan Dennis is an Australian former professional road racing cyclist who won consecutive UCI men's individual time trial world championships in 2018 and 2019. |
| Rohan Fernando - Rohan L. Fernando is a Sri Lankan American geneticist and professor at Iowa State University, known for his work in quantitative genetics and breeding methodologies. |
| Professor Rohan Gunaratna is a highly experienced threat specialist in global security and a Professor of Security Studies at Nanyang Technology University in Singapore. |
| Rohan Anthony Marley, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, is a Jamaican entrepreneur and former college football player, known for being the father of model Selah Marley and football player Nico Marley. |
| Rohan Sunil Gavaskar is a former Indian cricketer. |
| Rohan Bholalall Kanhai is a former Guyanese cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and his contribution to the West Indies cricket team in the 1960s, including their victory in the 1975 Cricket World Cup. |
| Rohan Browning is an Australian sprinter who has represented his country in international competitions and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney. |
| Rohan Mario Murphy is an American Paralympian, wrestler, and motivational speaker, known for founding CatchSpark.com and being a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign. |
| Rohan Jayasinghe - Brigadier Rohan M. Jayasinghe was a distinguished Sri Lankan military officer and the country's first Defense, Military, Naval, and Air attaché at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington DC. |
| Rohan De Silva is a renowned Sri Lankan pianist with an impressive international career and numerous accolades. |
| Rohan Kewal Sajdeh is a senior partner and managing director at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Chicago. |
| Rohan J. Smith is a former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the AFL and the Port Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL. |
| Rohan Shah is an Indian actor recognized for his roles in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar and the Bollywood film Hacked, as well as his involvement with the YouTube channel FilterCopy. |
| Rohan Sanjaya is a Sri Lankan cricketer who made his debut for Colts Cricket Club in various formats of the game. |
