Boy name
Tarhun name meaning
“tarragon, an aromatic culinary herb”
Tarhun means “tarragon,” an aromatic herb used in cooking. The Turkish plant name is connected with Persian tarḫūn and supplies the meaning of the given name. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes the herb’s slender leaves and distinctive fragrance, providing a direct association with a familiar culinary plant.
What does Tarhun mean?
Tarragon, an aromatic culinary herb
In Turkish: hoş kokulu bir baharat bitkisi
Tarhun is the Turkish name of an aromatic herb whose leaves are used in cooking. As a given name it can carry a botanical association. Similar spellings also occur in references to an ancient Anatolian storm god, so the intended source of an individual naming should be established separately.
Origin of the name Tarhun
The Turkish herb name tarhun comes through Persian tarḫūn, ‘tarragon’. Ancient Anatolian divine names rendered similarly may have a separate origin.
How to pronounce Tarhun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taɾhun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طرخون |
Is Tarhun a boy’s name?
Yes, Tarhun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tarhun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tarhun
- Tarhan♂Privileged official
- Tayfun♂Powerful tropical cyclone
- Turhan♂A privileged high official
- Tarkan♂An ancient high-ranking official or noble title
- Taygun♂Children, sons
- Torun♂A child's child
- Tayhan♂Young ruler
- Tarcan♂
- Tardu♂Name of the Göktürk ruler Tardu Khagan
- Targan♂A historical title of privileged rank
- Tahur♂♀Perfectly pure
- Tanhan♂Khan of dawn
Names with related meanings
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Kuzey♂North
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Ege♂Name referring to the Aegean Sea and region
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Doruk♂Summit
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Yamaç♂The sloping side of a hill or mountain
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
FAQ about the name Tarhun
What is the meaning of Tarhun?
Tarhun means “tarragon, an aromatic culinary herb”. The Turkish herb name tarhun comes through Persian tarḫūn, ‘tarragon’. Ancient Anatolian divine names rendered similarly may have a separate origin.
Is Tarhun a boy’s name?
Yes, Tarhun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tarhun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tarhun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tarhun?
Tarhun is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Tarhun have?
Tarhun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tarhun?
Tarhun 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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