Unisex name
İtkan name meaning
“precise execution; mastery”
İtkan means precise execution or mastery. It comes from Arabic itqān and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The source word describes carrying out work soundly and skillfully. A carefully fitted wooden joint offers a concrete image of the workmanship expressed by the name.
What does İtkan mean?
Precise execution; mastery
In Turkish: sağlam ve özenli yapma; yetkinlik
İtkan emphasizes sound workmanship and completeness of execution. It can describe mastery or careful practice in a range of activities. A related Arabic verb occurs in the Quran, but that does not mean the noun itqān itself appears there; a specific religious classification would therefore require further evidence.
The ending kan in Hakan, Furkan and Volkan is not a shared suffix with one meaning. Its origin and role depend on the individual name. More boy names ending in -kan →
Origin of the name İtkan
It derives from Arabic itqān. The word expresses carrying out work soundly, accurately, and with mastery.
How to pronounce İtkan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /itkan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اتقان |
| Arabic | إتقان |
Is İtkan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İtkan is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İtkan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name İtkan
What is the meaning of İtkan?
İtkan means “precise execution; mastery”. It derives from Arabic itqān. The word expresses carrying out work soundly, accurately, and with mastery.
Is İtkan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İtkan is used for both boys and girls.
Is İtkan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İtkan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İtkan?
İtkan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İtkan have?
İtkan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İtkan?
İtkan 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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