SURNAMEEntry 2,671
Kahrıman
“hero, valiant”1
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- Letters / syllables
- 8 / 3
- Formation
- Plain noun
- Vowel harmony
- back
- Initial
- K
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How do you pronounce Kahrıman?
The stress usually falls on syllable 3 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Kahrıman mean?
Kahrıman is a form of kahraman with a shifted vowel. Kahraman, from Persian qahramān, is the hero who shows valour in battle or in the face of danger; it is also a man’s name.1
That Kahrıman goes back to kahraman is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.
How was the name Kahrıman formed?
Kahrıman is the word kahraman (“kahraman: hero; brave in battle or danger”), taken unchanged as a surname.
Which surnames are related to Kahrıman?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kahraman | same root | – | – |
| 02 | Kahramaner | same root | – | – |
| 03 | Kahramanoğlu | same root | – | – |
How is Kahrıman written and pronounced abroad?
In records without Turkish letters the name usually appears as Kahriman.
Which guides add context to Kahrıman?
Read the root, formation and register information for Kahrıman alongside these guides: How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.
Where do these facts come from?
- 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: kahraman
- 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: kahraman
- 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
Common questions about Kahrıman
- Q1
What does the surname Kahrıman mean?
- Kahrıman is a form of kahraman with a shifted vowel. Kahraman, from Persian qahramān, is the hero who shows valour in battle or in the face of danger; it is also a man’s name.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Kahrıman?
- The root word of Kahrıman is kahraman (Persian): “hero; brave in battle or danger”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Kahrıman?
- Kah·rı·man, 3 syllables; IPA: /kahɾɯˈman/.