Metehan means “Mete the khan”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Metehan mean?
Literally: Mete + han 'ruler'
Literal meaning
Metehan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “Mete the khan”, from Mete + han 'ruler'.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Metehan in Turkish
What does Metehan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Metehan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Mete the khan” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Metehan come from?
- han “khan, ruler”, from Turkic (Turkish han, Kazakh хан, Persian خان)
Is Metehan a Turkish name?
Yes. Metehan is used as a given name in Turkish.
Metehan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MetehanLatin | Boy | same as above: “Mete the khan” | 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 Metehan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metehan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Metehan
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 Metehan
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 Metehan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DuruhanBoy“pure khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- BatuhanBoy“firm khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- AyhanUnisex“moon + khan, ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- TunahanBoy“Danube khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- DoğuhanBoy“khan of the east”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- KorhanBoy“ember khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- KayahanBoy“rock khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- ÖzhanBoy“true khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
Common questions about Metehan
What does the name Metehan mean?
Metehan means “Mete the khan”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Metehan a girl's or a boy's name?
Metehan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Metehan?
Metehan 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 Metehan have?
Metehan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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