khan
word
/ˈkɑn/
kahn
/kˈɑːn/
kahn
Definition
'Khan' is a historical title used by rulers and officials in Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, and is also a common surname in some cultures.
Usage & Nuances
'Khan' is formal and historical when referring to the title. As a surname, it's very common among South and Central Asians. Not to be confused with 'king' or modern political titles.
Spanish: kan (título histórico) - jan (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): cã (título histórico) - Khan (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): cã (título histórico) - Khan (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 汗（历史头衔）- 汗（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 汗（歷史頭銜）- 汗（姓氏）Hindi: खान (ऐतिहासिक उपाधि) - खान (नाम)Arabic: خان (لقب تاريخي) - خان (اسم علم)Bengali: খানRussian: ханJapanese: カーン (称号・姓)Vietnamese: Khan (danh hiệu - họ)Korean: 칸 (칭호 - 성)Turkish: han (unvan) - Han (soyadı)Urdu: خانIndonesian: Khan (gelar - nama keluarga)
Example Sentences
Many people have the last name Khan.
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In some movies, the villain is named Khan to sound powerful.
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His full name is Amir Khan, and he’s a famous boxer.
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When you hear 'Khan,' you might think of history or Bollywood stars.
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Genghis Khan was a famous Mongol leader.
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The title khan was given to some ancient rulers.
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