At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ruler, khagan / emperor
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HAH-kahn
Hakan is a Turkish unisex name meaning “ruler, khagan / emperor”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hakan
Meaning: Ruler, khagan / emperor.
Origin: Turkish.
A common claim: Also popularly listed as a Sioux/Native American name meaning 'fiery' Actually: There's no reliable evidence for a Sioux meaning of 'fiery.' Hakan is well documented as Turkish, from the ruler title 'khagan.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hakan
HAH-kahnIPA /hɑːˈkɑːn/
Popularity of Hakan
Lists That Include Hakan
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