Boy name
Turhan name meaning
“A privileged high official; tarkhan”
Turhan means a privileged high official, reflecting its association with the historical title tarkhan. The name is connected with tarhan and tarkan in Old Turkic state traditions and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its clearest historical association is an office carrying elevated rank and particular privileges.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #440
What does Turhan mean?
A privileged high official; tarkhan
In Turkish: Ayrıcalıklı yüksek görevli; tarhan
Under its title-based interpretation, Turhan brings together ideas of high office, public authority, and privilege. It is established as a masculine name in Turkish, although historical usage such as Turhan Hatice Sultan also demonstrates a feminine naming history. Its relationship with Tarhan and Tarkan belongs to the broader tradition of historical titles becoming personal names.
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 Turhan
Turhan is associated with the historical title tarhan or tarkhan in Turkic state traditions. The title denoted high office and certain privileges; the details connecting it with the form Turhan, and the title's ultimate linguistic origin, remain disputed.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Turhan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Tu |
Double names with Turhan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Turhan Erkin
Meaning of each name
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
- Erkin: free; independent, unrestricted
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Eraslan Turhan
Meaning of each name
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
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Turhan Serkan
Meaning of each name
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
- Serkan: Chief, leader; a noble person
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Birhan Turhan
Meaning of each name
- Birhan: sole khan; unique sovereign
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
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Turhan Gür
Meaning of each name
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
- Gür: abundant, dense and strong
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Aysan Turhan
Meaning of each name
- Aysan: beautiful and radiant like the moon
- Turhan: A privileged high official; tarkhan
How to pronounce Turhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tuɾhan/ |
Is Turhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Turhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Turhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 73 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Turhan
- Turan♂The land of Tur in Iranian tradition
- Tarhan♂Privileged official
- Tuğhan♂A name evoking standards and sovereignty
- Torhan♂Young ruler
- Tunahan♂A name combining Danube and ruler
- Tufan♂Deluge
- Turgay♂Lark
- Tuğkan♂Probably a combination of standard and khan
- Tarkan♂An ancient high-ranking official or noble title
- Tural♂Live, stay alive
- Tayhan♂Young ruler
- Tuan♂Lord, master
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Turhan
- Turhan Baytop · b. 1920
- Turhan Kaya · b. 1951
- Turhan Cihan Şimşek · b. 1992
- Turhan Selçuk · b. 1922
- Turhan Tezol · b. 1932
- Turhan Feyzioğlu · b. 1922
- Turhan Tayan · b. 1943
- Turhan Erdoğan · b. 1938
- Turhan Yılmaz · b. 1958
- Turhan Göker · b. 1930
- Turhan Taşan · b. 1948
- Turhan Alçelik · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Turhan
What is the meaning of Turhan?
Turhan means “A privileged high official; tarkhan”. Turhan is associated with the historical title tarhan or tarkhan in Turkic state traditions. The title denoted high office and certain privileges; the details connecting it with the form Turhan, and the title's ultimate linguistic origin, remain disputed.
Is Turhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Turhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male.
Is Turhan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Turhan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Turhan?
Turhan is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Turhan have?
Turhan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Turhan?
Turhan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 73 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Turhan?
Some ideas: Turhan Erkin; Eraslan Turhan; Turhan Serkan.
Famous people named Turhan?
Notable people named Turhan include Turhan Baytop, Turhan Kaya, Turhan Cihan Şimşek.
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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