Kahn - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Kahn

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kahn'kahn'1 syllable
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGerman
Authoritative

MEANING

Small boat

ORIGIN

German

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old High German 'cana' meaning boat or skiff.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a surname in German-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been recorded in Germany since at least the Middle Ages.

πŸ‡²πŸ‡³Mongolian
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MEANING

LeaderRuler

ORIGIN

Mongolian

ETYMOLOGY

From the Mongolian 'Khan' meaning leader or ruler.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Khan was a title given to rulers and officials in central Asia.

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