Kıran means “edge, border; horizon; hillside”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kıran is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kıran mean?
Literal meaning
Kıran is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “edge, border; horizon; hillside”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kıran in Turkish
What does Kıran mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kıran. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “edge, border; horizon; hillside” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kıran come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kıran a Turkish name?
Yes. Kıran is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kıran across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KıranLatin | Boy | same as above: “edge, border; horizon; hillside” | 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 Kıran
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kıran | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kıran
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 Kıran rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ElverBoy“lend a hand, help”same language (turkish)
- BozayBoy“grey moon”same language (turkish)
- LatifBoy“gentle, kind; refined, charming”same language (turkish)
- AsileGirl“noble”same language (turkish)
- AsumanGirl“sky”same language (turkish)
- AydınyolBoy“bright path”same language (turkish)
- MaşallahBoy“as God wills; a phrase of admiration”same language (turkish)
- OğuzcanBoy“dear Oghuz”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kıran
What does the name Kıran mean?
Kıran means “edge, border; horizon; hillside”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kıran a girl's or a boy's name?
Kıran is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kıran come from?
Kıran is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kıran?
Kıran 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 Kıran have?
Kıran 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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