Boy name
Kayhan name meaning
“Universe, cosmos”
Kayhan means universe or cosmos. It comes from Persian kayhān or keyhān, meaning the world or universe, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name evokes the broad expanse of space, including stars, planets, and galaxies, giving its meaning a clear connection with the visible night sky.
What does Kayhan mean?
Universe, cosmos
In Turkish: Evren, kâinat
Kayhan evokes the vastness of the universe and the encompassing sky. Used as a masculine name in Turkish, it is connected with Keyhan through the Persian word for the cosmos; interpretations involving rulership arise from the familiar title han and belong to a different explanation.
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 Kayhan
The name is explained through Persian kayhān or keyhān, “world, universe, cosmos.” Its ending may also evoke the title han in Turkish, but that association does not represent the morphological structure of the Persian word.
Double names with Kayhan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kayhan Nejat
Meaning of each name
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
- Nejat: lineage, ancestry; nobility
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Ferruh Kayhan
Meaning of each name
- Ferruh: auspicious; blessed, fortunate
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
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Kayhan Darvan
Meaning of each name
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
- Darvan: Woodworker; woodcutter
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Bahri Kayhan
Meaning of each name
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
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Kayhan Yervant
Meaning of each name
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
- Yervant: Name of kings of ancient Armenia
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Meriç Kayhan
Meaning of each name
- Meriç: the name of the Maritsa River
- Kayhan: Universe, cosmos
How to pronounce Kayhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kajhan/ |
Is Kayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kayhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 24 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kayhan
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Miraç♂Means of ascent
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Göktürk♂The historical Göktürk state and people name
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Evren♂The universe
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Ufuk♂Horizon
Famous people named Kayhan
- Kayhan Özer · b. 1998
- Kayhan Kaynak · b. 1960
- Kayhan Yıldızoğlu · b. 1933
- Kayhan Çubuklu · b. 1964
- Kayhan Erciyes · b. 1956
- Kayhan Kavas · b. 1957
- Kayhan Özgenç · b. 1969
- Kayhan Türkmenoğlu · b. 1962
- Kayhan Aydemir
- Kayhan Bakan · b. 1938
- Kayhan Başak
- Kayhan Çağlar
FAQ about the name Kayhan
What is the meaning of Kayhan?
Kayhan means “Universe, cosmos”. The name is explained through Persian kayhān or keyhān, “world, universe, cosmos.” Its ending may also evoke the title han in Turkish, but that association does not represent the morphological structure of the Persian word.
Is Kayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 92% of bearers are male.
Is Kayhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kayhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kayhan?
Kayhan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kayhan have?
Kayhan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kayhan?
Kayhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 24 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kayhan?
Some ideas: Kayhan Nejat; Ferruh Kayhan; Kayhan Darvan.
Famous people named Kayhan?
Notable people named Kayhan include Kayhan Özer, Kayhan Kaynak, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu.
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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