Khan Surname
“Leader, ruler”
MuslimTurko-Mongol OriginUrdu/Hindi
History & Significance
Common Muslim surname meaning leader or chief, used across Indian Muslim communities.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Leader, ruler
- Origin
- Turko-Mongol
- Language
- Urdu/Hindi
- Category
- Muslim
Regional Distribution
The Khan surname is predominantly found in:
Pan-India
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