Boy name
Arhan name: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Arhan is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. Its Turkish component -han means khan or ruler. Similar-sounding names include Ayhan, combining the moon with the title of khan, and Arman, whose meanings include longing, aspiration, and a desired ideal.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
The name Arhan at a glance
Syllables
Ar · han
2 syllables · 5 letters · /aɾhan/
Use
Boy
Listed in TÜİK’s most-used name tables.
Parts of the name
- -han“khan, ruler” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
In compound names such as Metehan and Emirhan, han comes from the historical title khan, meaning a ruler. The same letters in Cihan have a different origin. More boy names ending in -han →
How popular is Arhan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Arhan in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Arhan: language and spelling facts
The name Arhan contains -han.
How to pronounce Arhan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾhan/ |
Is Arhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Arhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arhan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arhan
Famous people named Arhan
- Arhan Çakıroğlu
- Arhan Ertan
FAQ about the name Arhan
Is Arhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Arhan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Arhan have?
Arhan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arhan?
Arhan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Famous people named Arhan?
Notable people named Arhan include Arhan Çakıroğlu, Arhan Ertan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm01994 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake