Hakan

Turkish
"emperor, ruler"

Hakan Origin and Meaning

The name Hakan is a boy's name of Native American origin meaning "emperor, ruler".

A Turkish twist on the trend for ruler names.

Spelled Håkan, this is the Swedish form of Haakon. It may also be a Native American name meaning "fiery".

Famous People Named Hakan

  • Hakan ArıkanTurkish footballer
  • Hakan ArslanTurkish footballer
  • Hakan AslantaşTurkish footballer
  • Hakan ÇalhanoğluTurkish footballer
  • Håkan Carlqvistformer motocross world champion
  • Håkan Dahlbydouble trap shooter
  • Håkan Erik Gunnar Syrénmilitary general
  • Håkan Juholtpolitician
  • Håkan Karl Leonard Westergrenactor
  • Håkan Malmrotswimmer
  • Håkan Malmströmfootball player
  • Håkan Nesserauthor
  • Hakan ÖzmertTurkish,French footballer
  • Håkan Per Loobice hockey player
  • Håkan SamuelssonCEO of Volvo Cars
  • Hakan SöylerTurkish footballer
  • Hakan ŞükürTurkish footballer
  • Håkan the Red11th,century king of Sweden

Hakan in Pop Culture

  • Hakana Turkish oil wrestler in the Street Fighter video game series