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Meaning & History
English name of uncertain origin and meaning which seems to have first appeared in the 19th century.
Current theories include an elaboration of Rohan (influenced by Hanna), a name which was occasionally bestowed in honor of the French noble house of Rohan, some of whose members were leading Huguenots.
It might also be an adoption and adaption of the Indian name Rohana.
Current theories include an elaboration of Rohan (influenced by Hanna), a name which was occasionally bestowed in honor of the French noble house of Rohan, some of whose members were leading Huguenots.
It might also be an adoption and adaption of the Indian name Rohana.