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Soltan

Quick answerSoltan means "ruler" or "sultan" and derives from the Arabic root *salata* (to have power or authority).

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,608
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,785

Popularity over time

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

About the name Soltan

Soltan means "ruler" or "sultan" and derives from the Arabic root *salata* (to have power or authority).

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Etymology

Soltan means "ruler" or "sultan" and derives from the Arabic root *salata* (to have power or authority). The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Persian, Turkish, and Arab populations, with historical prevalence among Ottoman and Persian nobility.

Soltan currently ranks #4,608 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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