Xanlar means “khans”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Xanlar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Xanlar mean?
Literally: xan 'khan' + plural -lar
Literal meaning
Xanlar is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “khans”, from xan 'khan' + plural -lar. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Xanlar in Azerbaijani
What does Xanlar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Xanlar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “khans” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Xanlar come from?
Turkic, compound. From xan 'khan' + plural -lar.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- han “khan, ruler”, from Turkic (Turkish han, Kazakh хан, Persian خان)
Is Xanlar a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Xanlar is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. It is built from Turkic words.
Xanlar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | XanlarLatin | Boy | same as above: “khans” | 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 Xanlar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xanlar | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Xanlar
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 Xanlar
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Xanlar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyxanGirl“the name Ay with the suffix Khan”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- SərxanBoy“chief khan”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- EmirxanBoy“the name Emir with the epithet Khan”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- ElxanBoy“leader of the people”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- OrxanBoy“great khan”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- BəylərBoy“lords”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ŞahmarBoy“king serpent”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SerdarBoy“commander, chief”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Xanlar
What does the name Xanlar mean?
Xanlar means “khans”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Xanlar a girl's or a boy's name?
Xanlar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Xanlar come from?
Xanlar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xanlar?
Xanlar is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Xanlar have?
Xanlar 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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