Orhan

Great ruler, city ruler

GenderBoyOriginTurkishSay itOR-hahnPopularityTop 100
Pronounced OR-hahn

About the name Orhan

Orhan is a proud Turkish name meaning 'ruler of the city,' historically borne by the second Ottoman sultan. It's a name that pairs tradition with strength.

Orhan is thoughtful, principled, and quietly commanding.

Fun fact

Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk brought global fame to this classic name.

Variations

Orhangazi

Famous people named Orhan

  • Orhan Gazi (Ottoman sultan)
  • Orhan Pamuk (Nobel laureate author)

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