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Orhaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced or-HAHN /ɔːrˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Turkish name Orhan, borne by Orhan Gazi, the second Ottoman ruler. It is usually explained as combining an element or (variously read as 'great' or 'place') with han, the title khan, 'ruler'; the first element is not securely settled.Low

In 30 seconds: A Turkish name with imperial history: Orhaan is a spelling of Orhan, borne by an early Ottoman sultan (said 'or-HAHN').
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningA spelling of the Turkish name Orhan, borne by Orhan Gazi, the second Ottoman ruler. It is usually explained as combining an element or (variously read as 'great' or 'place') with han, the title khan, 'ruler'; the first element is not securely settled.
U.S. rank (2023)#11874 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Orhaan is a spelling of the Turkish name Orhan, carried by Orhan Gazi, who consolidated the early Ottoman state in the fourteenth century. The second element is han, the title khan or 'ruler'; the first is read variously and is not securely settled, which we note. The doubled 'aa' marks the long vowel in romanization (said 'or-HAHN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Turkish families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Orhan Gazi was the second ruler of the Ottoman state, and the name has stayed in steady Turkish use ever since — the novelist Orhan Pamuk is a modern bearer (said 'or-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Orhaan — Turkish Orhan; Orhan Gazi, second Ottoman ruler; han 'ruler'

Variations

OrhanOrkhanOrhun

Nicknames

OrHan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orhaan mean?

Orhaan is a spelling of Turkish Orhan. Its second element is han, 'ruler'; the first element is read variously and is not securely settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Orhaan?

It's said or-HAHN /ɔːrˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Orhaan a boy or girl name?

Orhaan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Orhaan?

Orhaan is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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