Karagan
Turkic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Karagan
Karagan derives from Turkic roots, with "kara" meaning "black" and "gan" meaning "place" or "side," so the name literally means "black place" or "black side." The name is primarily used among Turkic peoples, particularly Kazakhs and other Central Asian cultures, with historical significance in the region as both a personal name and geographical reference.
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Etymology
Karagan derives from Turkic roots, with "kara" meaning "black" and "gan" meaning "place" or "side," so the name literally means "black place" or "black side." The name is primarily used among Turkic peoples, particularly Kazakhs and other Central Asian cultures, with historical significance in the region as both a personal name and geographical reference.
Karagan currently ranks #11,443 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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