Vihaan

VEE-hahn'VEE-hahn'2 syllables
🇮🇳Sanskrit
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MEANING

DawnBeginningNew era

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'vihan' meaning 'morning' or 'dawn'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Vihaan is often chosen for its auspicious meaning related to new beginnings and is popular among Hindu communities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Indian culture, often signifying hope and new beginnings.

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FAQs About Vihaan

The name Vihaan means "dawn, beginning, new era" in Sanskrit.
Vihaan has Indian origins. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'vihan' meaning 'morning' or 'dawn'.
Vihaan is pronounced VEE-hahn (VEE-hahn). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Vihaan include Vi, Haan.
Some middle name ideas for Vihaan include James, Thomas, William, Henry, George.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Vihaan include Arjun, Riya, Ananya, Kiran.
The most common spelling is Vihaan. Alternative spellings include Vihan, Veehan.