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Vihaan

Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Vihaan: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2013.

Vihaan is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “dawn” or “morning,” evoking the promise of a new day. In Indian tradition, it is closely linked to Vihaan, a god of the dawn, and the name carries that luminous, hopeful quality. While it has no prominent historical figures in the Western canon, it has gained popularity internationally thanks to modern bearers. The name shares its etymological root with the Hindi word for “morning,” and though no notable places are directly named after it, the concept of dawn is celebrated across cultures. Variants like Viaan or Viyan are sometimes seen, but Vihaan remains the most common spelling. In Scotland, it has emerged as a fresh, cross-cultural choice since the early 2000s, often chosen by families with South Asian heritage or those simply drawn to its bright, optimistic meaning.