Hakan means “khagan, ruler of rulers”. It comes from Persian (from Old Turkic). It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Hakan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hakan mean?
Literally: Persian xāqān < Old Turkic qaɣan
Literal meaning
Hakan is a Turkish male name from the old imperial title for a ruler of rulers. Wiktionary derives it from Persian xāqān, a Persianised form of Old Turkic qaɣan, and notes kağan and han as related forms of the same title.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Hakan in Turkish
What does Hakan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hakan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “khagan, ruler of rulers” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Hakan come from?
Persian (from Old Turkic), borrowing. Persian xāqān, itself from Proto-Turkic *kagan; doublet of kağan and han.[2]✓ Documented
- han “khan, ruler”, from Turkic (Turkish han, Kazakh хан, Persian خان)
Is Hakan a Turkish name?
Yes. Hakan is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Hakan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HakanLatin | Boy | same as above: “khagan, ruler of rulers” | Documented[1] |
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 Hakan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Hakan
Other names with han
- AdilkhanBoy“fair, just, equitable + khan (ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages)”
- AidarkhanBoy“Aidar the khan”
- AkhanBoy“white khan”
- AkhmetkhanBoy“Ahmet the khan”
- AkimkhanBoy“ruler, governor + khan (ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages)”
- AlihanBoy“exalted khan”
- AlikhanBoy“exalted khan”
- AlimkhanBoy“learned khan”
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Hakan
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 Hakan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SerkanBoy“chief khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- ArıhanBoy“pure khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- MutluhanBoy“happy ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- AlphanBoy“hero khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- AkhanBoy“white khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- BorahanBoy“storm khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- DemirhanBoy“iron khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- DoğukanBoy“khan of the east”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
Common questions about Hakan
What does the name Hakan mean?
Hakan means “khagan, ruler of rulers”. It comes from Persian (from Old Turkic). It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Hakan a girl's or a boy's name?
Hakan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hakan come from?
Hakan is of Persian (from Old Turkic) origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hakan?
Hakan 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 Hakan have?
Hakan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Hakan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92400572. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from Persian خاقان, a Persianised variant of Old Turkic qaɣan; given name meaning Turkish ruler; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Hakan”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “hakan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92746533. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun imperial title for Turkic, Mongolian and Tatar khans meaning 'ruler of rulers'; title used by Ottoman rulers; inherited from Ottoman خاقان, from Persian خاقان, itself from Proto-Turkic *kagan; doublet of kağan and han
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “خاقان”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93357658. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Ottoman noun imperial title for khans, 'ruler of rulers'
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