Mohanमोहन
Mohana · traditionally used for boys
“Bewildering; charming; Kṛṣṇa epithet”
Depriving of consciousness, bewildering, confusing, perplexing, infatuating; epithet of Kṛṣṇa; one of Kāmadeva's arrows.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mohan begins with Mo — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Mo open Purva Phalguni pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes irresistible charm, a beloved epithet of the enchanting god Kṛṣṇa.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mohan mean?
Mohan (Mohana) is attested as “Bewildering; charming; Kṛṣṇa epithet.” Depriving of consciousness, bewildering, confusing, perplexing, infatuating; epithet of Kṛṣṇa; one of Kāmadeva's arrows.
Which nakshatra sound does Mohan fit?
Mohan begins with the sound Mo, which opens Purva Phalguni pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Mohan a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mohan is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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