Lohan is a French masculine given name, functioning as a variant of Elouan. The root name Elouan is possibly derived from a Breton word meaning "light" and was borne by an obscure 6th-century saint venerated in Brittany and Cornwall. This shared etymology imbues Lohan with connotations of illumination and sanctity.Etymology and OriginThe name traces back to Breton origins, where Elouan itself is connected to a term for light. In Breton hagiography, Saint Elouan is a little-known figure whose cult persisted primarily in Brittany and Cornwall, regions with strong Celtic Christian traditions. Such saintly names often entered French usage through localization and adaptation.Usage and VariantsLohan belongs to a family of related names, including the variants Elouan, Loan 1, and Loann, as well as the feminine counterpart Loane. while these forms gained modest popularity in modern French naming culture, they retain a distinctive Breton flavor. It is worth noting that the given name Lohan is distinct from the Chinese term luohan (arhat) and from the Irish surname Lohan.Meaning: Variant of Elouan, possibly "light" from BretonOrigin: Breton, introduced into French usageType: Given name (masculine)Usage Regions: France