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Alikhan
How to Pronounce Alikhan
Pronounced ah-lee-KAHN /ΛΙ.liΛkΙn/Medium
Meaning: A compound of Ali ('exalted, high, noble', Arabic) and Khan ('a ruler, a leader, a lord', Turkic/Central Asian) β 'an exalted ruler'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Alikhan is a compound of Ali β from Arabic, 'exalted, high, noble, sublime' (a title of the fourth caliph) β and Khan, from Turkic/Central Asian, 'a ruler, a leader, a lord, a sovereign' β 'an exalted ruler or noble leader'. A strong, regal name across Central Asia and the Caucasus, especially among Kazakhs and Tatars (said 'ah-lee-KAHN'; nicknames Ali, Khan).
In the U.S. it appears in Central Asian and Muslim families. Rare, an-exalted-ruler at the root, and regal.
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What does the name Alikhan mean?
Alikhan joins Ali ('exalted, noble') and Khan ('a ruler') β 'an exalted ruler'.
How do you pronounce Alikhan?
It's said ah-lee-KAHN /ΛΙ.liΛkΙn/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Alikhan a boy or girl name?
Alikhan is a boy's name.
How popular is Alikhan?
Alikhan is a rare name in the U.S.