Boy name
Kahraman name meaning
“a hero; the central character of a story”
Kahraman means a hero or the central character of a story. It entered Ottoman Turkish from Persian qahramān and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its concrete literary association is the protagonist of an epic, bringing together the ideas of heroic action and a narrative’s central figure.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kahraman mean?
A hero; the central character of a story
In Turkish: yiğitlik gösteren kimse; anlatının başkişisi
Kahraman uses as a name a word strongly associated with courage in danger. Turkish also employs it for the central figure of a narrative, as in roman kahramanı, so its meaning connects with literature as well as with heroism and valour.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
How popular is Kahraman?
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
- 2provinces
Where is Kahraman in the top 30?
2 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 Kahraman
From Persian qahramān through Ottoman Turkish. In Turkish it denotes a hero and also the principal character of a literary work.
Double names with Kahraman
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Kahraman Vefik
Meaning of each name
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
- Vefik: harmonious; compatible, well-matched
-
Burç Kahraman
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
-
Kahraman Şevki
Meaning of each name
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
-
Pamir Kahraman
Meaning of each name
- Pamir: the high mountain region of Central Asia
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
-
Kahraman Tayfun
Meaning of each name
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
- Tayfun: powerful tropical cyclone
-
Behlül Kahraman
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
How to pronounce Kahraman
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kahɾaman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قهرمان |
Is Kahraman a boy’s name?
Yes, Kahraman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kahraman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kahraman
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kahraman
- Kahraman Demirtaş · b. 1994
- Kahraman Sadıkoğlu · b. 2000
- Kahraman Acehan · b. 1945
- Kahraman Arıklı · b. 1893
- Kahraman Aşar · b. 1935
- Kahraman Emmioğlu · b. 1940
- Kahraman Karataş · b. 1954
- Kahraman Kartaloğlu · b. 1949
- Kahraman Kıral · b. 1964
- Kahraman Olgaç · b. 1923
- Kahraman Sağra · b. 1910
- Kahraman Albayrak · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Kahraman
What is the meaning of Kahraman?
Kahraman means “a hero; the central character of a story”. From Persian qahramān through Ottoman Turkish. In Turkish it denotes a hero and also the principal character of a literary work.
Is Kahraman a boy’s name?
Yes, Kahraman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 85% of bearers are male.
Is Kahraman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kahraman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kahraman?
Kahraman is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kahraman have?
Kahraman has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Kahraman?
Kahraman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kahraman?
Some ideas: Kahraman Vefik; Burç Kahraman; Kahraman Şevki.
Famous people named Kahraman?
Notable people named Kahraman include Kahraman Demirtaş, Kahraman Sadıkoğlu, Kahraman Acehan.
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.
Entry ID: nm01036 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake