Hatun means “lady, noblewoman”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hatun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hatun mean?
Literal meaning
Hatun is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word hatun, which a dictionary glosses as ‘khatun’.[1]
Hatun in Turkish
What does Hatun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hatun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady, noblewoman” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Hatun come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hatun a Turkish name?
Yes. Hatun is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Hatun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HatunLatin | Girl | same as above: “lady, noblewoman” | 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 Hatun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatun[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hatun
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 Hatun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CandaşBoy“soulmate, close friend”same language (turkish)
- TanyuUnisex“variant of Tanju, an ancient steppe ruler's title”same language (turkish)
- EcirBoy“reward; merit”same language (turkish)
- CündullahUnisex“soldiers of God”same language (turkish)
- ErünalUnisex“famous man”same language (turkish)
- MircanUnisex“prince of the soul”same language (turkish)
- BoyluBoy“tall, of good stature”same language (turkish)
- MeftunBoy“enchanted, smitten”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hatun
What does the name Hatun mean?
Hatun means “lady, noblewoman”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hatun a girl's or a boy's name?
Hatun is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hatun come from?
Hatun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hatun?
Hatun 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 Hatun have?
Hatun 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q5682235. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357901960. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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