Orkan
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- Name
- Orkan
- Gender
- Boy name
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Orkan is a variant of the Turkish name Orhan. The name is translated as 'the city administrator' or 'the judge of the city.'
What does the name Orkan mean?
Orkan is a modified form of the Turkish first name Orhan. The meaning is 'the city administrator' or 'the judge of the city.' The origin of the name can be traced back to two Old Turkish word components: or, which means 'city,' and han, which stands for 'Khan,' 'lord,' 'ruler,' or 'leader.' Other variants include Orcan, Orhun, and Orkun.
Where does the name Orkan come from?
The name Orkan has Old Turkish roots and means 'the city administrator.' It is composed of the Old Turkish terms or for 'city' and han for 'Khan,' 'lord,' 'ruler,' or 'leader.' The language of the name is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Orkan?
Orkan is pronounced approximately like 'Orkahn.'
Popularity
In Germany, Orkan is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Orkan has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,934th position.
Nicknames & pet names
Kani / Ork / Orki / Orkn / Orks
Similar first names
Famous people
- Orkan Balkan (Turkish football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Orkan
What is the origin of the name Orkan?
The name Orkan has Old Turkish roots and is composed of the terms 'or' for 'city' and 'han' for 'Khan' or 'ruler.'
What does the name Orkan mean?
Orkan means 'the city administrator' or 'the judge of the city' and reflects a leading role in a community.
How popular is the name Orkan?
The name Orkan enjoys a certain popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities internationally, but is less common outside of these circles.