Boy name
Erturhan name meaning
“Brave, noble lord”
Erturhan means “brave, noble lord.” It combines Turkish er, meaning a brave man, with Turhan, a name connected with the historical title tarhan or tarkan. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes the rank and privileges associated with that title and is directly related to the name Turhan.
What does Erturhan mean?
Brave, noble lord
In Turkish: Yiğit, soylu bey
Erturhan combines bravery with the prestige associated with an old title. It has a historical semantic connection with the names Turhan and Tarhan. Its second element is not simply the word han meaning ruler: the older title tarhan contributes a broader background of rank, honour and privilege to the name.
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 Erturhan
The name is interpreted as Turkish er, 'brave man, warrior', combined with Turhan. Turhan is regarded as a form of the historical title tarhan or tarkan, associated with high rank and certain privileges; the title's deeper origin is disputed.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish, Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Erturhan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · Er |
How to pronounce Erturhan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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Is Erturhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erturhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Erturhan 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.
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FAQ about the name Erturhan
What is the meaning of Erturhan?
Erturhan means “Brave, noble lord”. The name is interpreted as Turkish er, 'brave man, warrior', combined with Turhan. Turhan is regarded as a form of the historical title tarhan or tarkan, associated with high rank and certain privileges; the title's deeper origin is disputed.
Is Erturhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erturhan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Erturhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Erturhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Erturhan?
Erturhan is of Turkish and Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Erturhan have?
Erturhan has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Erturhan?
Erturhan 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.
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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