Duhan means “smoke; name of a Quranic chapter”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Duhan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Duhan mean?
Literal meaning
Duhan is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “smoke; name of a Quranic chapter”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Duhan in Turkish
What does Duhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Duhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “smoke; name of a Quranic chapter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Duhan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Duhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Duhan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Duhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DuhanLatin | Girl | same as above: “smoke; name of a Quranic chapter” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Duhan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Duhan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Duhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TekeşBoy“warlike; well matched”same language (turkish)
- GüçkanUnisex“strong khan”same language (turkish)
- ArıcaBoy“pure, clean; like a bee”same language (turkish)
- ResideGirl“mature”same language (turkish)
- BahtışenUnisex“happy, joyful, fortunate person”same language (turkish)
- UsluerBoy“well-behaved man”same language (turkish)
- CanselUnisex“soul torrent”same language (turkish)
- IşılayGirl“shining moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Duhan
What does the name Duhan mean?
Duhan means “smoke; name of a Quranic chapter”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Duhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Duhan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Duhan come from?
Duhan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Duhan?
Duhan is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Duhan have?
Duhan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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