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The baby name Roh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /roʊ/.

Roh is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /roʊ/

What is the meaning of the name Roh ?

The baby name Roh is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /roʊ/.

Roh is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Roh is a cross-cultural given name with several roots. In South Asia it functions as a short form of Sanskrit-derived names such as Rohan (“ascending; to rise”) and Rohit (from rohita, “red; early sun”). In Persian/Urdu/Hindi, the cognate rooh (from Arabic rūḥ) means “soul, spirit,” and some parents adopt the pared-down spelling Roh. In Korean contexts, Roh is a common surname (also spelled No or Noh); as a one-syllable given name Ro/Roh can be written with various hanja, giving meanings like “path” (路) or “dew” (露).

Used as a unisex choice in English-speaking settings, Roh appears independently or as a nickname, with variants Ro and Rooh; related names include Rohan, Rohit, and Rohini, and Arabic Ruh/Rūḥ. As a given name it lacks a single fixed meaning; parents often align it with “rising, growth,” “spirit,” or a chosen hanja sense. The spelling overlaps with the Korean surname, lending a cosmopolitan sound.

Roh has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Roh

Roh Moo-hyun Politician · Born 1946 · South Korea Roh Moo-hyun served as the President of South Korea from 2003 to 2008 and is most famous for his efforts to improve relations with North Korea. His presidency focused on reducing corruption and reforming the political system in South Korea. Roh's leadership style and policies left a significant impact on the country's political landscape. Roh Tae-woo Politician · Born 1932 · South Korea Roh Tae-woo was a prominent South Korean politician who served as the country's president from 1988 to 1993. He is best known for his role in leading South Korea through a period of significant political and economic change, including hosting the 1988 Seoul Olympics. His presidency marked a transition towards greater democratization in South Korea.

Roh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
AF Boys 0 #259 12 3,535
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
SA 0 #286 10 10,560
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
EG 0 #351 50 6,387
SD Girls 0 #352 7 7,678
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
YE 0 #365 17 8,639
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
OM Girls 0 #381 16 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
EG Girls 0 #405 865 14,742
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #479 26 11,303
LY 0 #501 35 12,703
IR Boys 0 #511 42 10,162
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AR Girls 0 #586 14 8,289
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
SY 0 #641 88 11,684
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
EG Boys 0 #676 214 15,035
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
BR Boys 0 #723 29 12,213
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
TN 0 #787 43 13,765
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
SA Girls 0 #820 116 25,931
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
BR Girls 0 #827 115 12,708
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
MY Girls 0 #937 58 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MA 0 #988 141 20,986
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,072 21 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,077 35 25,439
DZ 0 #1,100 77 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,517 98 28,008

Roh is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Roh

Roh is predominantly a boy's name.
Roh is a one syllable name, pronounced /roʊ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rohan, Rohit, Rohin, Rohith and Ro.
Roh is a name of Hindi origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 2 notable people named Roh are in our database, including Roh Moo-hyun (Politician), Roh Tae-woo (Politician).