Metehan

Metehan is a boy's name that is common in both Turkey and Turkmenistan and has its roots in Turkish-Mongolian. It is translated as 'the heroic fighter' or 'the fighting ruler'.

What does the name Metehan mean?

Metehan is a masculine first name with Turkish and Turkmen origins. Its meaning includes 'the heroic fighter' as well as 'the fighting ruler'. The name derives from the Old Turkish term bagatur, meaning 'hero', 'warrior', or 'fighter', and the Mongolian word khan (хан), which means 'ruler', 'commander', 'emperor', 'prince', 'leader', or 'lord'. Metehan is also the name of a khan from Eastern Central Asia.

Where does the name Metehan come from?

The origin of the name Metehan is both Old Turkish and Mongolian, which is reflected in the meaning 'the heroic fighter'.

How do you pronounce Metehan?

The sound and pronunciation of Metehan are distinct. The name consists of three syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Me-te-han' [meˈteːhan]. It begins with a clear E sound, the middle syllable has a long E sound, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The final '-han' adds a powerful accent. Metehan exudes strength and tradition and is a name with clear structure and impressive presence.

Popularity

Metehan enjoys high popularity as a first name in Germany. The name currently ranks 472nd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2019, reaching 448th. In the last ten years, Metehan has been given about 1,100 times, placing it 517th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 536th.

Nicknames & pet names

Instamet / Meko / Mete / Meteboy / Metehantel / Meti / Meto / Metos