Kayhan means “world, universe”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kayhan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kayhan mean?
Literal meaning
Kayhan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “world, universe”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Kayhan in Turkish
What does Kayhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kayhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “world, universe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kayhan come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kayhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Kayhan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Kayhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KayhanLatin | Boy | same as above: “world, universe” | 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 Kayhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kayhan
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 Kayhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÖzalUnisex“true essence”same language (turkish)
- OlcanBoy“be a dear soul”same language (turkish)
- FecriyeGirl“of the dawn”same language (turkish)
- GüntenGirl“body of the sun”same language (turkish)
- GüntanUnisex“sun dawn”same language (turkish)
- FerhattinBoy“joy of the faith”same language (turkish)
- NursevimUnisex“love of light”same language (turkish)
- HilalGirl“new crescent moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kayhan
What does the name Kayhan mean?
Kayhan means “world, universe”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kayhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kayhan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kayhan come from?
Kayhan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kayhan?
Kayhan 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 Kayhan have?
Kayhan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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