Origin of the name Khan

The name Khan goes back to the Turkic common noun “khagan”, “khakan”, “khagan” – “ruler”, “monarch”. This word denoted the titles of Turks and Mongols. Initially, the title “khan” was borne by the leaders of the nomadic tribes of Afghanistan and Iran. In Mongolia XIII-XIV centuries. a khan is the ruler of a region (ulus), and under the Khorezmshahs and Seljuks – a prince. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire, the title “Khan” became the highest title of the sovereign. In the Great Ottoman Empire, this is the title of Sultan. The word “Khan” was also used as a military rank in Iran.

Over time, the word “khan” became a personal name. Very often it is used as a component of a complex name: Alikhan, Nazirkhan, Abuhan, Samirkhan. But it can also act as an independent male name, which is used to name a child with a wish for wealth and fame.

According to another version, the name Han is of German origin and is derived from the name of the city of Han in Westphalia. Perhaps it denoted a person from this locality.

The name Khan is common in Arab countries, and wherever people professing Islam live. In Russia it is rare.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Khan

As a child, Khan is a prankster and restless, his parents do not know peace with him. He easily finds contact with others, his motto is: I want to know everything. Khan is sociable and intelligent, he can chat incessantly, but at the same time he does not waste his time on trifles. Khan is seriously interested in sports, but he is hot-tempered and impatient, so he often gives up something he started halfway through. The same rule applies to studying, no matter how hard Khan tries, his endurance is not enough to do his homework well and quickly and prepare for exams.

Khan loves to travel, expand his horizons, try various exotic dishes, and buy interesting national clothes. In his closet you can find a collection of hats or scarves brought from different parts of the world.

Work is a source of income for Khan. If there is not enough money or the work is too complex and takes up the lion’s share of time and effort, Khan will not hesitate to change her. He can easily fall for scammers looking for easy money. But this experience will not stop Khan, and he will continue to look for new opportunities to get rich quick. Creative professions are suitable for Khan: photographer, announcer, journalist, designer. He can become a good cook or real estate agent. The main thing is communication with people, creative freedom and the absence of a strict schedule.

Khan is a surprisingly good storyteller. With this he wins women’s hearts. Khan will choose as his wife a girl who admires his stories and shares his beliefs. In family life he is not pretentious. Khan is not jealous, he easily tolerates the absence of lunch or dinner, for him this is another reason to go to a restaurant. He is also not interested in order in the house and decorous events with guests. This is a very easy-going, charming man with whom life is like a holiday.

Khan devotes a lot of time to children. He reads books on child psychology and education, looking for effective methods. Sometimes he takes even minor pranks and failures of his children too seriously. Khan strives to give them the best, both spiritually and materially.

Name days:

January 3, July 31

Diminutive version

Khanchyk, Hanushka

Abbreviated

Khan

According to the church

Khan

Planet

  • Lands

Element

  • fire

Stone talisman

jade, amethyst, zirconium

Metal

tin

Plants

peas, beans

Totem animal

falcon

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