Khun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khun

What is the meaning of the name Khun ?

The baby name Khun is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kʰun/ (approx. "khun" or "koon").

Khun is Thai in Origin.

Khun is a Southeast Asian name and title with layered origins. In Thai, Khun (คุณ) stems from Pali/Sanskrit guṇa and denotes "virtue, merit, quality," and it functions as a polite honorific akin to Mr./Ms.; as a given name or nickname, it is unisex and conveys the wish for good character. A distinct Thai word Khun (ขุน) was once a noble rank, adding associations of respect and status. In Lao, related forms Khun/Khoun carry the sense of merit and are used in personal names.

Usage appears across the region and diaspora, sometimes as a standalone name and often embedded in compounds. Variant spellings include Khoun, Kun, Koon, and Khoon; in Southern Min Chinese romanization, Khun can map to 坤 "earth; the receptive," a favorable name element. Notable bearers include Shan leader Khun Sa, illustrating its role as an honorific as well as a name.