Turkic · Turkish

Tarkan

Pronounced tar-KAHNShare

Meaning: High-ranking noble title

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Tarkan comes from an old Turkic title of high rank. Its personal-name history carries that association with honor and status.

Spellings & variants

  • Tarhan
  • Tarkhan

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tarkan comes from Turkic and Turkish.

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