Orhun

Orhun is a masculine first name of Turkish origin and represents an alternative spelling of the name Orhan. The meaning of the name can be expressed as 'the governor' or 'the lord of the city'.

What does the name Orhun mean?

The name Orhun, a masculine variant from the Turkish language, is regarded as an alternative spelling of Orhan. It means 'the governor' or 'the lord of the city'. The roots of this name can be found in two Old Turkic components: 'or', meaning 'city', and 'han', meaning 'Khan', 'lord', 'ruler', or 'leader'. Additionally, Orhun is associated with the ancient script of the Turkic peoples. The name originates from the Orhon River, located in present-day Mongolia, where runes were discovered that were written by Bilge Khan in Old Turkic, describing his deeds and his life's work. Orhun holds a special place in the hearts of those who have engaged with the history of the Göktürks and the writings of Bilge Khan as well as his commander Tonyukuk, deriving values from these sources. Other variants of the name include Orcan, Orkun, and Orkan.

Where does the name Orhun come from?

The name Orhun has Old Turkic roots and means 'the governor'. The etymology consists of the Old Turkic elements 'or' for 'city' and 'han' for 'Khan', 'lord', 'ruler', or 'leader'. The name is used in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Orhun?

Orhun is pronounced as 'Or-hun'.

Popularity

In Germany, Orhun is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016 when it reached 2,920th place. Over the last ten years, Orhun has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Famous people

• Orhun Öztürk (Turkish football player)