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Khan

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Urdu, Pashto, Bengali
Scripts خان(Urdu, Pashto) খান(Bengali)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkʰan/(Bengali)
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Meaning & History

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

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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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