Khatoon
Khatoon is a Muslim girl name of Turkic, via Persian origin, meaning “Lady, noblewoman”.
| Meaning | Lady, noblewoman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkic, via Persian |
| Written as | خاتون |
| Pronunciation | khaa-TOON |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Khatoon
In the Turkic world, khatun was the title of the wives and female relatives of khans, and Khatoon descends from it. Persian and Urdu then softened it to mean simply lady. In South Asia it is widely used, often placed after a first name, as with Fatima Khatoon. Turkey keeps the word as Hatun, and Iran has names such as Khatoun. It carries a sense of dignity and respect.
Is Khatoon a Muslim name?
It began as a Turkic title rather than an Arabic name. For generations it has formed part of Muslim women's names across South Asia and Iran.
How popular is Khatoon?
In South Asia and Iran it is very common as a second name or title for women.
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Spellings and variants of Khatoon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khatoon mean?
Khatoon means 'Lady, noblewoman'. It is of Turkic, via Persian origin.
Is Khatoon a Muslim name?
It began as a Turkic title rather than an Arabic name. For generations it has formed part of Muslim women's names across South Asia and Iran.
How do you pronounce Khatoon?
Khatoon is pronounced khaa-TOON.
Is Khatoon a boy or girl name?
Khatoon is usually a girl name.