Altan

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Altan Pronunciation

Altan is pronounced AL-tahn /ˈɑl.tɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Turkish altan, 'the red dawn, the crimson sky at sunrise', and the Mongolian altan, 'golden, gold'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Golden; the red dawn: Altan is Turkish/Mongolian — 'golden; the red dawn'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'AL-tahn').

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Origin MediumTurkish, Mongolian

MeaningVariously the Turkish altan, 'the red dawn, the crimson sky at sunrise', and the Mongolian altan, 'golden, gold'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6458 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Altan comes variously from the Turkish altan, 'the red dawn, the crimson sky at sunrise', and the Mongolian altan, 'golden, gold' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name across the Turkish and Central Asian worlds (said 'AL-tahn'; nickname Alt).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Central Asian families. Rare, golden-or-the-red-dawn at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Altan means 'the red dawn, the crimson sky at sunrise' in Turkish and 'golden, gold' in Mongolian — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AL-tahn').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Altan — routes layered

Variations

AltunAltyn

Nicknames

Alt

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Turkish Mongolian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Altan?

Altan is pronounced AL-tahn (/ˈɑl.tɑn/). Press play above to hear Altan said aloud.

How do you say Altan?

Altan is said AL-tahn (/ˈɑl.tɑn/). Press play above to hear Altan said aloud.

What does the name Altan mean?

Altan is variously Turkish 'the red dawn' and Mongolian 'golden'; the routes are layered.

Is Altan a boy or girl name?

Altan is a boy's name.

How popular is Altan?

Altan is a rare name in the U.S.