The story behind Zohran
Uncertain. Likely a transliteration of Urdu زُہْران (zuhrān), or possibly ظُہْرَان (zuhrān)—both of Arabic origin, but most likely from Arabic زهران (“bright”) and Arabic أَزْهَر (ʔazhar, “radiant”). The Urdu variant زوہْرَان (zohrān) is considered a corruption.
Pronunciation
General-American: /zəˈ(h)ɹɑːn/
Regional pronunciation variants
- General-American: /ˈzɔ(h)ɹɑːn/
Popularity
Zohran ranked #3754 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Syllables
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- same syllable count
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Middle Names for Zohran
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
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- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Zohran
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- balanced name length
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