girl's name
Handan
hahn-DAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Handan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Handan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1978, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Handan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Handan?
In 2001, Handan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Handan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Handan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Handan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Handan
- Turkish hahn-DAHN
Sibling Names for Handan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Handan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Handan
Is Handan a girl's or a boy's name?
Handan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Handan?
Handan has 2 syllables.
When was Handan most popular?
Handan peaked in 1978, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.