Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: King, Power, Governor, Ruler, Sovereign, Monarch, Sun
Pronunciation: sʊlˈtɑːn, /ˈsʌltən/, S AH L T AH N
Popularity Rank: #646
Derived from the Arabic word 'sultān', meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. It is a title given to a sovereign or a monarch in some Muslim countries.
The name Sultan is of Arabic origin and means King, Power, Governor, Ruler, Sovereign, Monarch, Sun, Authority, Ruler or king. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sultan is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sʊlˈtɑːn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsʌltən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH L T AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Sultan is recorded 92,076 times globally, ranking it as the 646th most common name worldwide.
Sultan is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 33,967 occurrences, making it the 58th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Sultan is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #58 | 1 : 85 |
| Turkey | #166 | 1 : 52 |
| United Arab Emirates | #57 | 1 : 138 |
| Oman | #53 | 1 : 121 |
| Kuwait | #95 | 1 : 251 |
| Bangladesh | #194 | 1 : 274 |
| Qatar | #101 | 1 : 300 |
| India | #498 | 1 : 574 |
| Kazakhstan | #406 | 1 : 146 |
| Iraq | #1,297 | 1 : 947 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sultan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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