Rauhaan

Rauhaan is a masculine given name used in South Asia and by the global South Asian diaspora. It is a transliteration of a name formed from Arabic-Persian root elements related to ruh, meaning spirit or soul. The suffix -ān is a common linguistic element in names, producing a modern given name with a calm, spiritual connotation. The most common interpretations of Rauhaan describe a person who embodies spirit or serenity.

Variants and transliteration: The name appears in several spellings, including Ruhaan, Ruhaan, Ruhan, Ruhhaan, and Rauhan. Differences arise from transliteration from Urdu, Hindi, or Arabic scripts to Latin letters.

Usage and cultural context: The name is widely used among Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities in India and Pakistan, and among Bengali-speaking communities with Muslim or Hindu naming practices, as well as in the global South Asian diaspora. It is typically given to boys, aligning with common South Asian naming patterns, though practices vary by family and region.

Notable usage: The name appears in contemporary fiction and media, often chosen for its positive connotations of spirituality and calm.