Oihan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Oihan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Oihan is a male name that originates from Basque and literally means "the forest." This name enjoys a certain popularity in the Basque Country.
What does the name Oihan mean?
Oihan, a male first name, is translated from Basque as "the forest." It is relatively common in the Basque Country. For women, there are the variants Oihana and Oihane.
Where does the name Oihan come from?
The name Oihan has Basque roots and means "the forest." It is derived from the Basque word oihan for forest. The languages in which this name occurs are Basque, French, and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Oihan?
Oihan is pronounced approximately like 'Oi-han.'
Popularity
In Germany, Oihan is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840 on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 5,195. In the last ten years, Oihan has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,739 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,916.
Frequently asked questions about the name Oihan
What does the name Oihan mean?
The name Oihan comes from Basque and is translated as 'the forest.'
Where does the name Oihan come from?
Oihan has Basque roots and is primarily common in the Basque Country.
How popular is the name Oihan?
Oihan enjoys a certain popularity in the Basque Country, while it is less common in other regions.