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Khan

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Urdu, Pashto, Bengali
Scripts خان(Urdu, Pashto) খান(Bengali)

Meaning & History

From a title meaning "king, ruler", probably of Mongolian origin but used in many languages.

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architects, boxers, isograms, kings, leadership, Marvel characters, nicknames, noble titles
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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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