Boy name
Paşhan name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Paşhan is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. Its Old Turkic component -han is a ruler's title. Similar names include Pirhan, meaning “wise leader” or “elder khan,” and Pinhan, meaning “concealed” or “hidden from view.” Each has its own meaning.
The name Paşhan at a glance
Syllables
Paş · han
2 syllables · 6 letters · /paʃhan/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- -han“title of a ruler” · Old Turkic
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Nişanyan Sözlük
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 →
Paşhan: language and spelling facts
The name Paşhan contains -han.
How to pronounce Paşhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /paʃhan/ |
Is Paşhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Paşhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Paşhan 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 Paşhan
Famous people named Paşhan
- Paşhan Yılmazel · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Paşhan
Is Paşhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Paşhan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Paşhan have?
Paşhan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Paşhan?
Paşhan 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 Paşhan?
Notable people named Paşhan include Paşhan Yılmazel.
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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