WORD MEANING

Khan meaning

kahn · noun

A title used for a ruler or military leader in some Central Asian and Mongolic cultures.

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Other meanings

A common surname in South Asia and the Middle East.

A type of large, traditional inn or caravanserai in Central Asia.

An informal term for a powerful or influential person.

KHAN can be a title, a surname, or used informally as a nickname.

Examples

Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire in the 13th century.

The title 'Khan' was used by rulers and officials in Central Asia.

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