Hakan

Hakan
Gender Masculine
Origin
Meaning Emperor
Region of origin Turkey
Other names
Derived Turkish name, probably meaning ruler

Hakan is a common Turkish forename. The name is produced by using two Turkish titles for rulers: Han (Khan) and Kağan (Khagan). Therefore by joining Han and Kağan, a new title which is higher than Kağan is achieved: Han Kağan. It has transformed into Hakan over time.

Given name

See also