Kaplan
Turkish/Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kaplan
Kaplan derives from the Turkish and Hebrew word meaning "chaplain" or "priest," stemming from the Latin "cappellanus" through medieval European languages.
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Etymology
Kaplan derives from the Turkish and Hebrew word meaning "chaplain" or "priest," stemming from the Latin "cappellanus" through medieval European languages. The name is primarily used in Jewish, Turkish, and Eastern European communities, with historical roots in religious and administrative roles within Jewish and Ottoman societies.
Kaplan currently ranks #7,426 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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