Orhan
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Orhan
Orhan means "noble" or "high-born" and derives from the Persian word "orhan" (اورهان), composed of elements suggesting distinction and elevated status.
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Etymology
Orhan means "noble" or "high-born" and derives from the Persian word "orhan" (اورهان), composed of elements suggesting distinction and elevated status. The name is primarily used in Turkish, Persian, and broader Islamic cultures, with notable historical prominence as the name of Orhan Gazi, the second Ottoman sultan who expanded the empire significantly in the 14th century.
Orhan currently ranks #1,763 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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