Hatun

The first name Hatun can be literally translated in Turkish as 'lady' or 'woman'. Its roots lie in the Turkish word hatun as well as in the term 'Katun'.

What does the name Hatun mean?

Hatun, a female first name, is translated in Turkish as 'lady' or 'woman'. The origin of the name and the word hatun traces back to 'Katun' or 'Khatun'. In the pre-Islamic era, Khatun among the Turks (Turkic peoples) referred to the queen or female ruler of the people as well as the wife of the khan.

Where does the name Hatun come from?

Hatun is a female first name that comes from Old Turkish and has the meaning 'lady' or 'woman'. The Old Turkish word hatun consists of elements for lady and woman. The language is Turkish.

How do you pronounce Hatun?

The pronunciation of Hatun is two syllables and evenly rhythmic. The name is pronounced as 'Ha-tun' [ˈhatun], with an open A starting the name with warmth and directness. The darker U in the second syllable gives the name depth, while the soft N at the end provides a rounded finish. Thus, Hatun appears down-to-earth, calm, and stable – open at the beginning and harmonious at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Hatun is a rare first name and currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Hatun has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,895th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,552nd.

Famous people

• Ayse Hatun Onal (actress from Turkey)