The baby name Khatoun is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /xɑːˈtuːn/ (approx. "khah-TOON").
The baby name Khatoun is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /xɑːˈtuːn/ (approx. "khah-TOON").
Khatoun is in Origin.
Khatoun is a feminine given name and honorific derived from Persian khātūn (خاتون), itself from Old Turkic qatun/katun, denoting a “lady” or “noblewoman.” Through Turkic and Mongol influence, the term entered Persian and neighboring languages, retaining connotations of dignity, authority, and high social rank.
Across the Seljuk, Khwarazmian, and Mongol empires, khātūn functioned as a title for queens, imperial consorts, and elite women, later transitioning into a personal name within Persianate, Central Asian, Anatolian, and South Asian Muslim communities. Variants include Khatun and Khatoon (Urdu/Hindi), Hatun (modern Turkish), and the older Katun/Qatun; the spelling Khatoun reflects French-influenced transliteration. Though historical in flavor, the name remains recognizable across the Middle East and diaspora communities, carrying the graceful meaning of “lady” with an unmistakably regal undertone.
Khatoun is rarely chosen. We have only 46 recorded uses of it on record, from 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LB | 0 | #642 | 17 | 13,263 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SY | 0 | #717 | 12 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Khatoun is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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