Kahraman means “hero”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kahraman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Kahraman mean?
Literal meaning
Kahraman is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “hero”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Kahraman in Turkish
What does Kahraman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kahraman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hero” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kahraman come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kahraman a Turkish name?
Yes. Kahraman is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Kahraman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KahramanLatin | Boy | same as above: “hero” | 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 Kahraman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahraman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Kahraman
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 Kahraman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RüsuhiBoy“firm, strong”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AltınerUnisex“golden man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ArslanerBoy“lion man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YağızhanUnisex“dark khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TaycanUnisex“young and strong soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- CivanmertBoy“noble-hearted, generous”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErbaturUnisex“brave hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÇelikyürekBoy“brave, steel-hearted”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Kahraman
What does the name Kahraman mean?
Kahraman means “hero”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kahraman a girl's or a boy's name?
Kahraman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kahraman come from?
Kahraman is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kahraman?
Kahraman 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 Kahraman have?
Kahraman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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