Boy name
Peykan name meaning
“the pointed metal tip of an arrow”
Peykan means “the pointed metal tip of an arrow.” It comes from Persian peykān, the word for the part that penetrates a target. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete connection with historical archery equipment and the separately fashioned arrowhead attached to an arrow’s shaft.
What does Peykan mean?
The pointed metal tip of an arrow
In Turkish: okun sivri metal ucu
Peykan turns a word for part of an old weapon into a personal name. In Ottoman poetry, an arrowhead can also represent the beloved's eyelash or the piercing effect of a glance. The name therefore connects a concrete object with a sharp, delicate literary image.
The ending kan in Hakan, Furkan and Volkan is not a shared suffix with one meaning. Its origin and role depend on the individual name. More boy names ending in -kan →
Origin of the name Peykan
From Persian peykān, the pointed head of an arrow that strikes its target.
How to pronounce Peykan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pejkan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پیکان |
Is Peykan a boy’s name?
Yes, Peykan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Peykan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Peykan
What is the meaning of Peykan?
Peykan means “the pointed metal tip of an arrow”. From Persian peykān, the pointed head of an arrow that strikes its target.
Is Peykan a boy’s name?
Yes, Peykan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Peykan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Peykan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Peykan?
Peykan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Peykan have?
Peykan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Peykan?
Peykan 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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