Boy name
Mohan name meaning
“captivating, enchanting”
Mohan is a boy’s name of Sanskrit origin meaning captivating or enchanting. It comes from the Sanskrit word mohana, which carries those meanings. Alongside its use as a given name, Mohan is also known as an epithet of Krishna, giving the form an additional naming use.
What does Mohan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Mohan
From Sanskrit mohana, meaning captivating or enchanting. Mohan is also an epithet of Krishna.
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Name combinations with Mohan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mohan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Diputra: son, boy
- Pranata: order; organizer
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Mohan Daya
Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Daya: strength or ability
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Meaning of each word
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Reka: design or creation
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Mohan Rijadi
Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Meaning of each word
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
- Hastomo: the eighth
- Tara: star in the sky
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How to pronounce Mohan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦴꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮧᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Mohan a boy’s name?
Yes, Mohan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mohan ranks #4,285 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mohan
Names with related meanings
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Zaenal♂Adornment, beauty
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
Famous people named Mohan
- Mohan Roliskana · b. 1972
- Mohan Katelu
FAQ about the name Mohan
What is the meaning of Mohan?
Mohan means captivating, enchanting. From Sanskrit mohana, meaning captivating or enchanting. Mohan is also an epithet of Krishna.
Is Mohan a boy’s name?
Yes, Mohan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mohan?
Mohan is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Mohan have?
Mohan has 2 syllables (Mo-han) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mohan?
Mohan ranks #4,285 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mohan?
Some ideas: Mohan Dahana Satrya; Mohan Diputra Pranata; Mohan Daya.
Famous people named Mohan?
Notable people named Mohan include Mohan Roliskana, Mohan Katelu.
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