Boy name
Şahan name meaning
“falcon; a bird of prey”
Şahan means falcon, a bird of prey. It is related to Persian shāhīn and functions in Turkish as a form meaning falcon. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes a hunting bird soaring overhead and has a direct connection with the name Şahin.
What does Şahan mean?
Falcon; a bird of prey
In Turkish: şahin; yırtıcı bir kuş
Şahan carries the imagery of flight and birds of prey found in nature names. It is closely associated with Şahin and can also occur in affectionate Turkish speech. Preserving the letter ş matters, since removing its mark creates confusion with the unrelated word sahan.
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 Şahan
Şahan is a Turkish form associated with Persian shāhīn, meaning falcon. It is unrelated to Turkish sahan, the word for a shallow cooking vessel.
Double names with Şahan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şahan Süreyya
Meaning of each name
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
- Süreyya: the Pleiades star cluster
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Nedim Şahan
Meaning of each name
- Nedim: intimate companion; companion in conversation
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
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Şahan Kemal
Meaning of each name
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
- Kemal: maturity, excellence, completeness
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Sadun Şahan
Meaning of each name
- Sadun: fortunate, auspicious and blessed
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
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Şahan Cesur
Meaning of each name
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
- Cesur: courageous; undaunted by danger
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Efkan Şahan
Meaning of each name
- Efkan: lament; a heartfelt cry
- Şahan: falcon; a bird of prey
How to pronounce Şahan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahan/ |
Is Şahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şahan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sahan
Names that sound like Şahan
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Şaban♂The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
- Şadan♂♀Joyful, cheerful
- Şahap♂Bright flame
- Şahlan♂Rear up
- Şaman♂♀Ritual intermediary with the spirit world
- Şafak♂♀The first light appearing before sunrise
- Şah♂♀Sovereign, king
- Şanal♂Gain renown
- Şakar♂♀Brave, valiant
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
- Şaylan♂Boastful, proud, cheerful
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şahan
- Şahan Gökbakar · b. 1980
- Şahan Ağa
- Şahan Aybay · b. 1995
- Şahan Akyüz · b. 2000
- Şahan Aslan · b. 2009
- Şahan Berik · b. 1941
- Şahan Haki
- Şahan Yalun
FAQ about the name Şahan
What is the meaning of Şahan?
Şahan means “falcon; a bird of prey”. Şahan is a Turkish form associated with Persian shāhīn, meaning falcon. It is unrelated to Turkish sahan, the word for a shallow cooking vessel.
Is Şahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şahan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahan?
Şahan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahan have?
Şahan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şahan?
Şahan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şahan?
Other spellings: Sahan.
What names go well with Şahan?
Some ideas: Şahan Süreyya; Nedim Şahan; Şahan Kemal.
Famous people named Şahan?
Notable people named Şahan include Şahan Gökbakar, Şahan Ağa, Şahan Aybay.
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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