Hakan

For the village in Iran, see Hakan, Iran.
Hakan
Gender Masculine
Origin
Meaning Emperor
Region of origin Turkey
Other names
Derived Turkic, meaning ruler
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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.

The name is also spelled Khakan or Khaqan in other parts of the world, with the same etymology.

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