Gohan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gohan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Gohan has its roots in Japanese and translates to "cooked rice."
What does the name Gohan mean?
Gohan, a masculine first name of Japanese origin, stands for "cooked rice." The origin of the name lies in the Japanese term gohan (ご飯), which is used for both "(cooked) rice" and "flour in any form." The name became popular through the manga series "Dragon Ball."
Where does the name Gohan come from?
The name Gohan is a masculine first name from Japan that means "cooked rice."
How do you pronounce Gohan?
Go-han, where 'Go' is pronounced like in 'God' and 'han' like in 'Hand.'
Popularity
In Germany, Gohan is a well-known first name. In 2016, it ranked 2,920th on the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Gohan has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th. For the global popularity and distribution of Gohan, you can check the rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Son Gohan (Anime character)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gohan
What is the origin of the name Gohan?
Gohan is a masculine first name of Japanese origin, derived from the word 'gohan' (ご飯), which means 'cooked rice.'
What does the name Gohan mean?
The name Gohan means 'cooked rice' and can also refer to 'flour in any form.'
How popular is the name Gohan?
Gohan has become well-known primarily due to the manga series 'Dragon Ball,' which has led to a certain popularity of the name in various cultures.