Tokhan means “steadfast khan”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tokhan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tokhan mean?
Literally: tok 'full, firm' + han 'khan'
Literal meaning
Tokhan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “steadfast khan”, from tok 'full, firm' + han 'khan'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Tokhan in Turkish
What does Tokhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tokhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “steadfast khan” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tokhan come from?
Turkic, compound. From tok 'full, firm' + han 'khan'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tokhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Tokhan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tokhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TokhanLatin | Boy | same as above: “steadfast 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 Tokhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Tokhan
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 Tokhan
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 Tokhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlpoğanBoy“heroic youth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KaratekinBoy“dark prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KazanhanBoy“Kazan khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UğurlubeyUnisex“lucky lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UlakbeyUnisex“messenger lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BekBoy“firm, strong; lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BaşkaynakBoy“headspring, main source”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DemirtekinBoy“iron prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Tokhan
What does the name Tokhan mean?
Tokhan means “steadfast khan”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tokhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Tokhan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tokhan come from?
Tokhan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tokhan?
Tokhan 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 Tokhan have?
Tokhan 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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