Dogan

Dogan is a Turkish first name for boys. The correct spelling in Turkish is Doğan.

What does the name Dogan mean?

The name Dogan has two fundamental meanings in Turkish. As a noun, doğan means 'falcon' and as an adjective, it means 'born'. Thus, Doğan can be interpreted as both 'the falcon' and 'the born one'. In most cases, however, the name is interpreted as 'falcon', a symbol of courage and strength. Furthermore, Doğan is not only a popular first name in Turkey but also a common surname among Turks and Kurds.

Where does the name Dogan come from?

The first name Dogan has its roots in Turkish and means 'the falcon' or 'the born one'. The composition of the Turkish terms is as follows: doğan (noun) means falcon and doğan (adjective) means born.

How do you pronounce Dogan?

The name Dogan has a melodious, two-syllable character. It is pronounced as 'Do-gan' [ˈdoːɡan] or alternatively with a soft G [ˈdoːan]. The name begins with a long O sound, giving it depth. The second syllable, starting with an open A, brings brightness to the pronunciation. The final N provides a gentle conclusion. Overall, Dogan conveys a powerful and harmonious sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Dogan enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 2,655th among the most common male first names. Dogan achieved its best ranking in 2005, reaching 490th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 130 times, placing it 2,054th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,679th. Here are the latest rankings of Dogan in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Dan / Doggy / Dogi / Dogo / Ogan

Famous people

• Dogan Abukay (physicist)
• Dogan Mehmet (singer)
• Gurbuz Dogan Eksioglu (illustrator)
• Turgut Dogan Sahin (Turkish football player)