What does Rohan mean?
Rohan means “Ascending, healing, medicine, red-haired”. It is a boy name of Hindi origin, listed under the Hindu faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Hindu
- Popularity: ranked #3654 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Rohan
Rohan is a Sanskrit name meaning ascending, rising or growing. It comes from the root ruh (to grow, to climb) and is used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. A known bearer is the Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, who won the Australian Open men s doubles title in 2024 at the age of 43. The name is also used in Sri Lanka, in the Caribbean and among Indian families in the UK. Sources: Sanskrit dictionaries (Monier-Williams), ATP Tour records.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Rohan has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Rohan with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): R=18 + O=15 + H=8 + A=1 + N=14 = 56. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 6 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Rohan has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (R). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Rohan
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Rohan. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Rohan
Partner names that match Rohan by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Rohan + Sneha = Rohha · Rohan + Kavya = Rohya · Rohan + Swati = Rohti · Rohan + Sonam = Roham
Sibling names for Rohan
Names that sit well next to Rohan: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Rohan
If Rohan is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Rohan (ascending, healing).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rohan mean?
Rohan means “Ascending, healing, medicine, red-haired” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Rohan?
In our collection Rohan is listed as a name of Hindi origin, associated with the Hindu faith.
Is Rohan a boy or a girl name?
Rohan is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Rohan?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Rohan is 2, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Rohan?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Rohan include Ro, Roh, Roha, Han, Rohy, Rohie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Rohan?
Names with a related meaning include Heli, Tali, Ruan, Jaala, Rukia, Angeliyah.