Saruhan
Persian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Saruhan
Saruhan means "head of the khan" or "chief ruler," derived from Persian "sar" (head) combined with "khan" (ruler/leader).
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Etymology
Saruhan means "head of the khan" or "chief ruler," derived from Persian "sar" (head) combined with "khan" (ruler/leader). The name is primarily used in Turkish, Persian, and Central Asian cultures, with historical significance as the name of Saruhan Bey, founder of the Saruhanoğlu beylik in 14th-century Anatolia.
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