Unisex name
Ukhuvan name meaning
“a daisy-like flower; chrysanthemum”
Ukhuvan means “a daisy-like flower” or “chrysanthemum.” Its source is Arabic uqḥuwān, a flower name applied to different plants in historical texts. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a bloom with a distinct centre surrounded by a ring of petals, resembling a daisy.
What does Ukhuvan mean?
A daisy-like flower; chrysanthemum
In Turkish: papatya benzeri çiçek; kasımpatı
If the identification is correct, Ukhuvan evokes the appearance of daisy-like flowers. Historical flower names do not always correspond precisely to modern botanical classifications, so a single species should not be assigned without context. The floral image can matter in literary usage, but independent use of this spelling as a given name needs verification.
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 Ukhuvan
This probably represents Arabic uqḥuwān, a flower name. The precise plant denoted in historical texts can vary with the context.
How to pronounce Ukhuvan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ukhuvan/ |
| Arabic | أقحوان |
Is Ukhuvan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ukhuvan is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ukhuvan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ukhuvan
What is the meaning of Ukhuvan?
Ukhuvan means “a daisy-like flower; chrysanthemum”. This probably represents Arabic uqḥuwān, a flower name. The precise plant denoted in historical texts can vary with the context.
Is Ukhuvan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ukhuvan is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ukhuvan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ukhuvan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ukhuvan?
Ukhuvan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ukhuvan have?
Ukhuvan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ukhuvan?
Ukhuvan 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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