Korhan

The first name Korhan is a masculine name that is composed of the Turkish terms 'kor', meaning 'glow' or 'red', and 'han', meaning 'Khan' or 'ruler'. This results in the interpretation 'the glowing ruler' or 'the fiery ruler'. A prominent example of this name is the Turkish actor Korhan Abay.

What does the name Korhan mean?

Korhan is a masculine name that is made up of the Turkish words 'kor' for 'glow' or 'red' and 'han' for 'Khan' or 'ruler'. This leads to the meaning 'the glowing ruler' or 'the fiery ruler'. A well-known bearer of this name is the actor Korhan Abay.

Where does the name Korhan come from?

The name Korhan has its roots in the Turkish language and carries the meaning 'the glowing ruler' or 'the fiery ruler'. The word parts consist of 'kor' = glow, red and 'han' = Khan, lord, ruler, leader. The language is Turkish.

How do you pronounce Korhan?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Korhan is two syllables and begins powerfully. It is pronounced as 'Kor-han' [ˈkɔʁhan] or [ˈkoʁhan], where a dark vowel meets an aspirated sound. The second syllable with an open 'a' and nasal ending gives the name a special resonance. Korhan radiates presence and energy - strong, rhythmic, and clearly articulated.

Popularity

In Germany, Korhan is a relatively rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2010 at 2,204th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,394th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,537th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kolonya / Kori

Famous people

• Korhan Abay (actor)
• Korhan Basaran (dancer)
• Korhan Öztürk (Turkish footballer)