King or sovereign
Shahan is a name of Persian origin, derived from the word 'Shah' meaning king. It historically denotes royalty or a person of high status and is used across various cultures in the Middle East and South Asia. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Armenian name for a king.
Less common today
Shahan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,367 in 2014.
Armenian political activist and writer
French-Armenian writer and novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
