Hakan
Meaning of Hakan
The name Hakan is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy, with rich cultural roots and historical significance. Originating from Turkish and Swedish backgrounds, Hakan is pronounced as HAH-kahn (/haˈkan/). In Turkish, the name means "emperor" or "ruler," reflecting a sense of leadership and nobility. It also has associations with the Swedish language, adding to its international appeal. A notable variation of the name is Hakim. In recent years, Hakan has seen modest but consistent popularity in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 18 newborns annually since 1973. The name reached its peak rank of 3693 in 1973 and has remained a unique yet enduring choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and heritage.
Pronunciation
Turkish,Swedish
- Pronunced as HAH-kahn (/haˈkan/)
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Notable People Named Hakan
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a Turkish professional footballer known for his free kick expertise, currently playing for Inter Milan and captaining the Turkey national team. |
| Hakan Şükür is a Turkish former professional footballer known as the "Bull of the Bosphorus" and Kral, who played as a striker for Galatasaray and won 14 major titles during his career. |
| Hakan Reçber is a Turkish taekwondo athlete who has achieved success at the World Taekwondo Championships and European Taekwondo Championships, as well as winning an Olympic bronze medal. |
| Hakan Ünsal is a Turkish former professional footballer known for his role as a left wingback and for achieving third place at the 2002 FIFA World Cup with the Turkey national team. |
| Hakan Yılmaz is a European champion Turkish weightlifter and trainer from Eskişehir. |
| Hakan Demir is a Turkish professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder at TFF Third League club Aliağa FK. |
