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Kayhan
How to Pronounce Kayhan
Pronounced ky-HAHN /kaɪˈhɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Persian kayhan, 'the world, the cosmos, the universe'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kayhan comes from Persian kayhan, 'the world, the cosmos, the universe' (also linked to the legendary Kay dynasty of Persian epic). A bold, expansive, lyrical name across the Persian-speaking world (a major Iranian newspaper is named Kayhan; said 'ky-HAHN').
In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, the-world-and-cosmos at the root, and expansive.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kayhan mean?
Kayhan is Persian for 'the world, the cosmos, the universe'.
How do you pronounce Kayhan?
It's said ky-HAHN /kaɪˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kayhan a boy or girl name?
Kayhan is a boy's name.
How popular is Kayhan?
Kayhan is a rare name in the U.S.