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Rohan

/ROH-han/

Ascending, red-haired, rising

What does Rohan mean?

Rohan is Sanskrit for ascending + Irish for red-haired — a cross-cultural classic that works in any language.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Hindu, Christian

Variations

Rohan · Rowan

Nicknames

Roh

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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