Sultan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sultan
Sultan derives from the Arabic word "sulṭān" (سلطان), meaning "authority," "power," or "ruler," ultimately rooted in the Semitic concept of dominion and control.
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Etymology
Sultan derives from the Arabic word "sulṭān" (سلطان), meaning "authority," "power," or "ruler," ultimately rooted in the Semitic concept of dominion and control. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arabic, Turkish, and Persian cultures, with historical prominence among Ottoman, Mughal, and other Islamic dynasties where sultans were sovereign rulers.
Sultan currently ranks #1,243 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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