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Haktan is a Turkish first name for boys, meaning 'the God-given dawn' or 'the God-coming sunrise.'
What does the name Haktan mean?
Haktan is a Turkish boy's name, which means approximately 'the God-given dawn' or 'the God-coming sunrise.' The name has its roots in the Turkish word hak and the Arabic ḥaqq (حَقّ), which means 'true,' 'real,' 'correct,' 'truth,' or 'right.' Additionally, it refers to the Old Turkic taŋ (طاڭ), which means 'sunrise,' 'morning twilight,' or 'dawn.'
Where does the name Haktan come from?
The name Haktan has its origins in Old Turkic and means 'the God-given dawn.' It consists of the Old Turkic hak or ḥaqq (حَقّ), which means 'true,' 'real,' 'correct,' 'truth,' or 'right,' as well as the word taŋ (طاڭ), which stands for 'sunrise,' 'morning twilight,' or 'dawn.'
How do you pronounce Haktan?
Hak-tan
Popularity
In Germany, Haktan is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 914th. In the last ten years, Haktan has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,458th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,747th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hakki / Haktam / Haktancim
Famous people
- Haktan Kenarda (Musician (Drummer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Haktan
What is the meaning of the name Haktan?
Haktan means approximately 'the God-given dawn' or 'the God-coming sunrise.'
Where does the name Haktan come from?
The name has its roots in Old Turkic and consists of the elements hak (true, real) and taŋ (sunrise, morning twilight).
How popular is the name Haktan?
Haktan is particularly popular in Turkey and among Turkish communities, but not very widespread in other countries.