Turhan means “noble, distinguished person”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Turhan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turhan mean?
Literal meaning
Turhan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “noble, distinguished person”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
also an old title of a tax-exempt dignitary in early Turkic states
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Turhan in Turkish
What does Turhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Turhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, distinguished person” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Turhan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Turhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Turhan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Turhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TurhanLatin | Boy | same as above: “noble, distinguished person” | 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 Turhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Turhan
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 Turhan
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 Turhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YalazahanBoy“flame khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DiclehanUnisex“Tigris lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OkbayBoy“arrow lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- GedikbaşUnisex“chief of the pass”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DurhanBoy“enduring khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SezginbaşBoy“perceptive head”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SungurtekinBoy“gyrfalcon prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AktiirkBoy“a noble, pure and honest Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Turhan
What does the name Turhan mean?
Turhan means “noble, distinguished person”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Turhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Turhan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Turhan come from?
Turhan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turhan?
Turhan 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 Turhan have?
Turhan 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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