Erdogan
Turkic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Erdogan
Erdogan derives from Turkish elements "erdi" (reached/arrived) and "gan" (khan/ruler), meaning "the ruler who has arrived" or "victorious khan," with roots in Old Turkic and Persian.
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Etymology
Erdogan derives from Turkish elements "erdi" (reached/arrived) and "gan" (khan/ruler), meaning "the ruler who has arrived" or "victorious khan," with roots in Old Turkic and Persian. The name is primarily used in Turkish and other Turkic cultures, with historical significance in Ottoman and Central Asian contexts, and is common among Muslims.
Erdogan currently ranks #4,640 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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