Tahan

Tahan is a biblical name for boys that literally means "the grinder."

What does the name Tahan mean?

Tahan is a biblical name for boys that is literally translated as "the grinder." Its roots lie in the Arabic ṭaḥana (طَحَنَ) and ancient Hebrew ṭɔḥan (טָחַן), which mean "to grind," "to mill," "to crush," and "to reduce to small pieces." In the Old Testament, Tahan is mentioned as the son of Ephraim.

Where does the name Tahan come from?

The name Tahan has its origin in ancient Hebrew and Arabic and carries the meaning "the grinder." The etymology derives from the ancient Hebrew ṭɔḥan (טָחַן) and the Arabic ṭaḥana (طَحَنَ), both of which describe the concepts of grinding, milling, crushing, and reducing to small pieces. Tahan is a biblical name that is also used in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Tahan?

Tahan is pronounced as 'Tahan', with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Tahan is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. For the global popularity and frequency of Tahan, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.