Boy name
Artan name meaning
“growing; increasing in amount”
Artan means “growing” or “increasing in amount.” It is formed from the Turkish verb art-, “to increase,” and the participial suffix -an, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A lake rising after rain illustrates its meaning. Related names include Artık and Artuk, which share its connection with increase.
What does Artan mean?
Growing; increasing in amount
In Turkish: çoğalan, miktarı yükselen
Artan is an everyday Turkish form describing an increase in quantity or degree. As a name, it evokes growth and expansion. The same spelling also appears in other languages and in place names, so its Turkish verbal interpretation should not automatically be applied to every occurrence.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Artan
Artan is formed from the Turkish verb art-, 'to increase', with the participial suffix -an.
How to pronounce Artan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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Is Artan a boy’s name?
Yes, Artan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Artan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Artan
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Yasir♂One who brings ease
- Servet♂Wealth
- İmran♂Flourishing, prosperity
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
FAQ about the name Artan
What is the meaning of Artan?
Artan means “growing; increasing in amount”. Artan is formed from the Turkish verb art-, 'to increase', with the participial suffix -an.
Is Artan a boy’s name?
Yes, Artan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Artan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Artan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Artan?
Artan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Artan have?
Artan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Artan?
Artan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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.
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