Boy name
Keyhan name meaning
“the universe; the world and heavens”
Keyhan means “the universe,” encompassing the world and the heavens. It comes from Persian keyhân, a word for the world or the entire realm of existence, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its imagery brings the earth and a sky full of stars into one expansive view.
What does Keyhan mean?
The universe; the world and heavens
In Turkish: evren; dünya ve göklerin bütünü
Under the Persian interpretation, Keyhan evokes the whole cosmos, encompassing earth and the heavens. Its final syllable is then part of one word rather than the Turkish title han. It is comparable in meaning to Cihan and Evren, although those names have different linguistic histories.
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 Keyhan
It probably comes from Persian kayhān, meaning “world,” “universe” or “cosmos.” The interpretation treats it as a single Persian word.
How to pronounce Keyhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kejhan/ |
Is Keyhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keyhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Keyhan
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
FAQ about the name Keyhan
What is the meaning of Keyhan?
Keyhan means “the universe; the world and heavens”. It probably comes from Persian kayhān, meaning “world,” “universe” or “cosmos.” The interpretation treats it as a single Persian word.
Is Keyhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyhan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keyhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keyhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keyhan?
Keyhan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Keyhan have?
Keyhan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Keyhan?
Keyhan 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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