Khan
k-han
Popularity:9986
Origin:Turkish
Meaning:prince
Thanks to this ancient name, baby is sure to be a force to be reckoned with. Khan, which is more popular as a surname, is a Turkish boy's name meaning "prince," so get ready to give your son the royal treatment. Khan is a shorter form of Khagan, and was originally a historic title given to military chiefs and rulers. It's perfect if you see baby being a natural-born leader. This name's popularity is due in no small part to Genghis Khan's conquests across Asia, but other famous bearers include The Jungle Book's Shere Khan, as well as funk and disco icon Chaka Khan.
Famous People Named Khan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Aamir KhanDirector
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