Boy name
Kadihan name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Kadihan is a three-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. Its component -han denotes khan, a title of rulership. The corresponding historical epithet Kādîhan is associated with the legal work Fetâvâ and is established in Islamic jurisprudence. A similar name, Kayhan, means universe or cosmos.
The name Kadihan at a glance
Syllables
Ka · di · han
3 syllables · 7 letters · /kadihan/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
The historical epithet Kādîhan, corresponding to the form Kadihan, is associated with the legal work Fetâvâ. It is an established designation in the history of Islamic jurisprudence.
Parts of the name
- -han“Khan, a title of rulership” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: TDV İslâm AnsiklopedisiWiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
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 →
Kadihan: language and spelling facts
The name Kadihan contains -han.
How to pronounce Kadihan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadihan/ |
Is Kadihan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadihan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kadihan 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 Kadihan
Famous people named Kadihan
- Kadihan Yalçın
FAQ about the name Kadihan
Is Kadihan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadihan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Kadihan have?
Kadihan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kadihan?
Kadihan 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 Kadihan?
Notable people named Kadihan include Kadihan Yalçın.
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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