Okhan means “arrow khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Okhan mean?
Literally: ok 'arrow' + han 'khan'
Literal meaning
Okhan is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “arrow khan”, from ok 'arrow' + han 'khan'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Okhan in Turkish
What does Okhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Okhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “arrow khan” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Okhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Okhan is used as a given name in Turkish.
Okhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | OkhanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “arrow 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 Okhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Okhan
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 Okhan
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 Okhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞahinbeyBoy“falcon lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NecabetUnisex“nobility of descent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- GürhanBoy“powerful khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BörübayBoy“wolf lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SeyitBoy“master, lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NazlıhanGirl“graceful lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TendübayBoy“Tendü lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DemirhanBoy“iron khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Okhan
What does the name Okhan mean?
Okhan means “arrow khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Okhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Okhan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Okhan?
Okhan 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 Okhan have?
Okhan 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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