"Khan" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkɑːn/
Rhymes: -ɑːn Etymology: As a surname via Hindi खान (khān), Persian خان (xân), among others. As a title, a proper noun form of khan. Etymology templates: {{der|en|hi|खान}} Hindi खान (khān), {{der|en|fa|خان}} Persian خان Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Khan
  1. A male given name used extensively among Muslims of South Asia. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Related terms: Khan Younus
    Sense id: en-Khan-en-name-V0NS2cUa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 79 21
  2. A surname derived from the given name.
    Sense id: en-Khan-en-name-jFTr2W6F Categories (other): English surnames

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