Botan
Botan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Named after the Botan region of Kurdistan”.
| Meaning | Named after the Botan region of Kurdistan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Kurdish (place name) |
| Arabic spelling | بۆتان |
| Pronunciation | boh-TAHN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Botan
Botan is taken from Bohtan (Botan), a historic region and river in what is now south-eastern Turkey. It was the seat of the Kurdish emirate of Bohtan, ruled from Cizre, the town where the classic Kurdish epic Mem û Zîn is set. As a name it expresses pride in Kurdish land and history.
Is Botan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Botan is a Kurdish place name rather than an Arabic word, used by Kurdish Muslim families.
Where is the name Botan used?
Used among Kurds in Turkey, Iraq and Syria and in the Kurdish diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Botan mean?
Botan means 'Named after the Botan region of Kurdistan'. It comes from Kurdish (place name).
Is Botan a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Botan is a Kurdish place name rather than an Arabic word, used by Kurdish Muslim families.
How do you write Botan in Arabic?
Botan is written بۆتان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Botan?
Botan is pronounced boh-TAHN.