The nameOrhan
Orhan is a Turkish boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
Its meaning is debated; it is the name of the second Ottoman sultan.
Origin
Turkish.
History
In France it has been given since the 1970s, most often in the early 1990s.
Famous people named Orhan
- Orhan Pamuk, Turkish novelist, Nobel laureate
Popularity of the name Orhan
Orhan in France
2279thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (30 births)
690babies named Orhan in France since 1900
Orhan was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 190 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Orhan. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Orhan in France were born before 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orhan mean?
Its meaning is debated; it is the name of the second Ottoman sultan.
What is the origin of the name Orhan?
Turkish.
Is Orhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Orhan is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Orhan?
Orhan Pamuk, Turkish novelist, Nobel laureate.