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Khan

/kahːn/
Western Male

Khan is a Western name meaning "Khan means "ruler", "chief", or "leader". It signifies authority and power.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan. The name "Khan" originates from the Turkic and Mongolian languages, derived from the word "khan" meaning ruler.

Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic kahːn
IPA kɑːn

Say it as kahːn. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Genghis Khan - Founder of the Mongol Empire
  • · Imran Khan - Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
  • · Shah Rukh Khan - Indian Actor

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