Boy name
Ayhan name meaning
“moon khan; ruler associated with the moon”
Ayhan means moon khan or a ruler associated with the moon. A masculine name in Türkiye, it combines Turkish ay, meaning moon, with han, a title for a ruler. Ay Han in the Oğuz Kağan narrative provides a concrete epic association alongside the name's lunar imagery.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Ayhan mean?
Moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
In Turkish: ay hanı; ay ile ilişkilendirilen hükümdar
Ayhan brings together the moon and the title of a ruler. In the Oğuz Kağan narratives, Ay Han is one of Oğuz's six sons, giving the name a clear epic association. Alongside Gün Han and Yıldız Han, it belongs to a group of names built around celestial bodies.
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 Ayhan?
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
- 9provinces
Where is Ayhan in the top 30?
9 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 →
Origin of the name Ayhan
A compound of Turkish ay, moon, and han, the title khan or ruler. Han belongs to the historical vocabulary of Turkish names and titles.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Ayhan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ay |
Double names with Ayhan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ayhan Özalp
Meaning of each name
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
- Özalp: true hero; genuine valiant warrior
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Kayıhan Ayhan
Meaning of each name
- Kayıhan: khan of the Kayı tribe
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
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Ayhan Sergen
Meaning of each name
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
- Sergen: display shelf; a shelf set high
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Cantürk Ayhan
Meaning of each name
- Cantürk: a name combining life and Türk
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
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Ayhan Tezer
Meaning of each name
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
- Tezer: agile warrior; swift, valiant person
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Erinç Ayhan
Meaning of each name
- Erinç: peace, contentment, well-being
- Ayhan: moon khan; ruler associated with the moon
How to pronounce Ayhan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajhan/ |
Is Ayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ayhan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ayhan
Names with related meanings
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Kutay♂A blessed or auspicious moon
- Bedirhan♂A compound evoking the full moon and rulership
- Eray♂Name combining warrior and moon
- Ayberk♂A name combining moon and firmness
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Emiray♂Commander, leader
- Aykut♂A name combining moon and blessing imagery
- Alpay♂A compound name evoking valour and the moon
- Tuncay♂A bronze-coloured or bronze-like moon
Famous people named Ayhan
- Ayhan Akman · b. 1977
- Ayhan Taşkın · b. 1953
- Ayhan Işık · b. 1929
- Ayhan Bilgen · b. 1971
- Ayhan Gezen · b. 1972
- Ayhan Karakuş · b. 1989
- Ayhan Güçlü · b. 1990
- Ayhan Tuna Üzümcü · b. 1982
- Ayhan Barut · b. 1964
- Ayhan Çarkın · b. 1962
- Ayhan Ulubelen · b. 1931
- Ayhan Aydan · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Ayhan
What is the meaning of Ayhan?
Ayhan means “moon khan; ruler associated with the moon”. A compound of Turkish ay, moon, and han, the title khan or ruler. Han belongs to the historical vocabulary of Turkish names and titles.
Is Ayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ayhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ayhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ayhan?
Ayhan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ayhan have?
Ayhan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ayhan?
Ayhan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Ayhan?
Some ideas: Ayhan Özalp; Kayıhan Ayhan; Ayhan Sergen.
Famous people named Ayhan?
Notable people named Ayhan include Ayhan Akman, Ayhan Taşkın, Ayhan Işık.
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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