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Sultaan

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Pronounced sool-TAHN /sʊlˈtɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sultan, 'authority; power; ruler' — the title borne by Muslim sovereigns from the medieval period onward. Given as a name across the Muslim world; the doubled -aa- spelling reflects the long Arabic vowel.Medium

In 30 seconds: A title turned name: Sultaan is Arabic for 'ruler; authority' (said 'sool-TAHN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic sultan, 'authority; power; ruler' — the title borne by Muslim sovereigns from the medieval period onward. Given as a name across the Muslim world; the doubled -aa- spelling reflects the long Arabic vowel.
U.S. rank (2024)#13936 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sultaan is the Arabic sultan, 'authority; power', a word that grew into the title of Muslim rulers across the medieval and Ottoman worlds. As a given name it is used widely, from the Arab lands to South Asia, and we note its dignity respectfully. The -aa- spelling preserves the long vowel of the Arabic. Regal, resonant, and strong (said 'sool-TAHN').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely. Rare, regal, and Arabic.

Did you know? Sultan began as an Arabic word for authority itself before it became the title of sovereigns from Cairo to Istanbul. The doubled -aa- in Sultaan simply marks the long Arabic vowel (said 'sool-TAHN').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Sultaan — Arabic sultan 'authority; ruler'

Variations

SultanSoltan

Nicknames

SulSultu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sultaan mean?

Sultaan is Arabic for 'authority; power; ruler' — the title borne by Muslim sovereigns.

How do you pronounce Sultaan?

It's said sool-TAHN /sʊlˈtɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sultaan a boy or girl name?

Sultaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sultaan?

Sultaan is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Sultan is more common.

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