mohana

Mohana is a term used in South Asian languages and also a given name in India and among Indian communities abroad. In Sanskrit, mohana means enchantment, fascination, or bewitchment, and the word appears in various literary, devotional, and cultural contexts. The name is used for both men and women in several Indian languages, and can be transliterated as Mohana or Mohanā, with related forms such as Mohan and Mohini.

In music, Mohana refers to a raga in the Carnatic (South Indian classical) tradition, often rendered as Mohanam in many texts. Mohana/Mohanam is a pentatonic raga noted for its bright, uplifting mood and is widely taught and performed in Carnatic music.

Beyond names and music, the term Mohana appears in cultural and literary contexts across the region, reflecting its Sanskrit roots and associations with charm or allure. See also Mohan, a common given name, and Mohini, the feminine form connected with enchantment in Hindu mythology.