Gökhan

Gökhan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “ruler of the sky.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2009.

Gökhan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“ruler of the sky”
Pronunciation
/ɟœkan/

About the name Gökhan

Gökhan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “ruler of the sky” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Gökhan does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Gökhan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2220 in 2001
Babies named Gökhan in 2009
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gökhan mean?

Gökhan means “ruler of the sky” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gökhan a boy or girl name?

Gökhan is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Gökhan?

Gökhan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Gökhan?

In England & Wales, Gökhan was given to 3 babies in 2009 and 19 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

How do you pronounce Gökhan?

Gökhan is pronounced /ɟœkan/ (IPA).

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