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Metehan

Quick answerMetehan means "wise ruler" or "great ruler," derived from the Turkic elements "mete" (wise, counsel) and "han" (ruler, khan).

Turkish · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,333
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 11
Global rank#259

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Metehan

Metehan means "wise ruler" or "great ruler," derived from the Turkic elements "mete" (wise, counsel) and "han" (ruler, khan).

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Etymology

Metehan means "wise ruler" or "great ruler," derived from the Turkic elements "mete" (wise, counsel) and "han" (ruler, khan). The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, with historical significance tied to the Göktürk Empire and Turkish-Islamic heritage.

Metehan currently ranks #10,333 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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