Hakan name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Turkish and Old Norse
Usage: Turkish, Scandinavian, Swedish, Old SwedishDanish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hakan ha-kan
Meaning: Kaan, Ruler, High Son, Politics and Leader
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What does Hakan mean?

Unexpected Hakan notably is used in Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Turkish, Scandinavian and Old SwedishDanish came from Old Norse and Turkish given to boys, meaning of Hakan is "Kaan, Ruler, High Son, Politics or Leader".

Hakan is Swedish equivalent of Hákon.

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How do I pronounce Hakan?

The two syllabled name Hakan is pronounced, ha-kan.

Variants of Hakan

Haakon, Hakon, Hákon, Vin, Hagen

Names that rhyme with Hakan

How popular is the name Hakan?

Hakan is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1970 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1994, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 477 on boy names chart when 59 babies were given the name Hakan.

There are over 1454 babies that have been given the name Hakan in France. Hakan is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 33 years of use, it could not make it big.

There are over 294 babies that have been given the name Hakan in United States. Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in England and Wales. Over 176 babies in England and Wales have been named Hakan.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 420 in 1995. There are over 167 babies that have been given the name Hakan in Belgium.

But an extremely popular name in Turkey where every 1 in 400 have the name. At least, 240000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018666412
2017508018
201680939
2015747310
2014661212
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Facts

Hakan in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands87411400
Finland113950
Sweden3055400
Norway11313100
Denmark321000

What numerology tells about Hakan?

Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. Find out what your passion is. Stop trying to fit in. You don't have to struggle to get the things you want because you are born under a lucky star.

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Sibling Names for Hakan

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Famous people named Hakan

  • Hakan Utangaç, guitarist of heavy metal band Mezarkabul
  • Hakan Özoğuz, Turkish musician
  • Hakan Altun, Turkish singer, songwriter and an instrumentalist
  • Hakan Sürsal, Turkish poet
  • Hakan Fertelli, Turkish volleyball player
  • Hakan Yakin, Swiss former footballer
  • Hakan Şükür, retired Turkish footballer who played as a striker
  • Hakan Ünsal, Turkish former international footballer
  • Hakan Arıkan, Turkish footballer
  • Hakan Bayraktar, Turkish retired football midfielder
  • Hakan Kutlu, free-agent
  • Hakan Demirel, Turkish professional basketball player for İstanbul BB of the Turkish Basketball Super League
  • Hakan Hayrettin, English former professional footballer and is currently the manager of Braintree Town
  • Hakan Balta, retired Turkish professional footballer
  • Hakan Meriçliler in Emret Komutanim: Sah Mat as Actor
  • Hakan Algül in Eyyvah Eyvah as Director
  • Hakan Kurtas in Bir Çocuk Sevdim as Actor
  • Hakan Yildiz in Bloody Night as Producer
  • Hakan Serbes in Looker as Actor
  • Hakan Balamir is noted for his acting in movie Number 14
  • Hakan Ural, from 2015 crime, mystery film Kod Adi K.O.Z., who played the Altan Çinar.
  • In 2007 movie, Neseli Gençlik, Hakan Ka portrayed N.
  • Hakan Eratik played the leading role of N in 2011 drama flick Görünmeyen.
  • In 1986, Hakan Rullas characterized the role of N in comedy flick Ali veli deli.

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