Girl or boy
Sultan
Sultan is a traditional name for girls and boys, carrying the meaning of ruler or leader.
Meaning
Sultan means a ruler or a leader with governing authority. The word also serves as a historical title, giving the first name a direct connection to that meaning.
Origin
The name comes from the Arabic word sultan. In Turkish usage, it is established both as a title and as a traditional first name for girls and boys.
In recent years
Sultan was long among the most chosen names, appearing in earlier top-100 lists 33 times and reaching seventh place. It is absent from the latest official top-100 list but remains a familiar classic from earlier generations.
How does it look on a plaque?
Sultan pairs beautifully with a birth date on a wooden Meşgalem name plaque, creating a simple keepsake for the nursery.
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