Boy name
Targan name meaning
“A historical title of privileged rank”
Targan denotes a historical title of privileged rank. It belongs to the Old Turkic title tradition represented by tarqan and is related to Tarkan and Tarhan. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Its concrete historical association is an official rank carrying special privileges, including tax exemption in certain periods.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,716
What does Targan mean?
A historical title of privileged rank
In Turkish: Tarihî bir ayrıcalıklı yönetici unvanı
Targan belongs among masculine names drawn from historical titles of office and distinction. Its associations concern rank and privilege rather than a particular personal quality. Considered alongside Tarkan and Tarhan, it reflects a naming tradition connected with the titles used in Turkic and neighboring steppe states.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Targan
Targan is explained as a variant of the title Tarkan or Tarhan, recorded in Old Turkic as tarqan. The title involved high office, privileges, and in some periods exemption from taxation; its deeper origin remains disputed.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Targan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
How to pronounce Targan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taɾɡan/ |
Is Targan a boy’s name?
Yes, Targan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Targan 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.
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Famous people named Targan
- Targan Seymen · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Targan
What is the meaning of Targan?
Targan means “A historical title of privileged rank”. Targan is explained as a variant of the title Tarkan or Tarhan, recorded in Old Turkic as tarqan. The title involved high office, privileges, and in some periods exemption from taxation; its deeper origin remains disputed.
Is Targan a boy’s name?
Yes, Targan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Targan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Targan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Targan?
Targan is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Targan have?
Targan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Targan?
Targan 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 Targan?
Notable people named Targan include Targan Seymen.
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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