Khan Surname
“Leader, ruler”
Also spelled: Khanh
History & Significance
Common Muslim surname meaning leader or chief, used across Indian Muslim communities.
What is the Gotra for Khan?
Gotra is passed down through the paternal line and may vary within families sharing the same surname. Use our Gotra Finder to discover which Gotra your family belongs to.
Find Khan Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Leader, ruler
- Origin
- Turko-Mongol
- Language
- Urdu/Hindi
- Category
- Muslim
Regional Distribution
The Khan surname is predominantly found in:
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