The name Orhan is a boy's name meaning "great leader".

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Particularly popular in Turkey towards the end of the 20th century, this was the name of a 14th-century sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The name Orhan jumped in use in 2022, given to 81 babies in the US, while in the UK, it was one of the fastest rising boys names, jumping an impressive 470 places up the charts. 
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Possibly meaning "great leader" or "khan of the fortress", Orhan is out of style in Turkey, having been replaced with Emirhan, Miran, and Metehan. Over seas, however, it still feels fresh, and with its concise sounds and spelling, it travels easily.
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The name of the14th century ruler of the Ottoman Empire, more recent namesakes include Turkish musician Mahmut Orhan and award winning novelist, Orhan Pamuk, along with a number of football players such as Orhan Gülle and Orhan Ademi.

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