Boy name
Dehan name meaning
“mouth; the source of speech”
Dehan means mouth or the source of speech. It comes from Persian dehān, a word found in the literary vocabulary of Ottoman poetry. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Classical poetic comparisons between a mouth and a small flower bud provide a concrete literary association with the word.
What does Dehan mean?
Mouth; the source of speech
In Turkish: ağız; sözün çıktığı yer
Dehan is a literary counterpart of the ordinary Turkish word for mouth. Classical poetry uses it in imagery concerning the beloved's mouth, speech, or utterance. Its resemblance to deha and dâhi does not establish an etymological connection, so “genius” or exceptional intelligence should not be assigned as its meaning.
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 →
Origin of the name Dehan
Dehan derives from Persian dahān, “mouth.” It is a literary word found in Ottoman poetry.
How to pronounce Dehan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dehan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دهان |
Is Dehan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dehan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dehan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dehan
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
- Duhan♂Smoke, smoke spreading through the air
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Dağhan♂Khan of the mountain, mountain ruler
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Demhat♂The time has come
- Derman♂Remedy, healing aid
- Duran♂Remaining, staying
- Destan♂Heroic narrative
- Dilhan♂♀Ruler of hearts
- Daan♂God is my judge
Famous people named Dehan
- Dehan Çömez
FAQ about the name Dehan
What is the meaning of Dehan?
Dehan means “mouth; the source of speech”. Dehan derives from Persian dahān, “mouth.” It is a literary word found in Ottoman poetry.
Is Dehan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dehan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dehan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dehan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dehan?
Dehan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dehan have?
Dehan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dehan?
Dehan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dehan?
Notable people named Dehan include Dehan Çömez.
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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